| Circus Of The West / Ring |
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| Album: | Ring | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Circus Of The West | Added: | Apr 2020 | |
| Label: | Self-Release | |||
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jan 07, 2022: | KZSU Time Traveler Love Always | 4. | Jun 26, 2020: | KZSU Time Traveler Love Always | |
| 2. | Jan 08, 2021: | KZSU Time Traveler Top 37 of 2020 Love Always | 5. | Jun 12, 2020: | KZSU Time Traveler Love Always | |
| 3. | Aug 29, 2020: | Hanging in the bone yard Giant Slayer | 6. | May 29, 2020: | KZSU Time Traveler Giant Slayer |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2020-07-18 | ||
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“Ring” Circus Of The West Fun, theatrical pop infused with guitar-driven rock energy. Songs are “about loss, hope, identity and connection,” according to their Bandcamp page. Lead singer and keyboardist, Edwin Caldie, packs a lot of punch and drama into his vocals — with an expressive voice you’d swear you’ve heard before. Great five-piece band from Minneapolis, including Joel Leviton (guitar), Benjamin Court (guitar), Jason Kapel (bass), and David Hoffman (drums). RIYL: Bare Naked Ladies, Lumineers, guitar-driven 90s pop-rock. — Francis D. Recommended: 4, 1, 5, 3 — but they’re all good. 1. (3:26) Giant Slayer — Uplifting pop rock anthem. The drama showcases Caldie’s vocals very well. Synth swirls used in the transitions — builds to a big wall of sound. **** 2. (3:46) Until It’s Not — Tuneful melody with a deliberate tempo. Strummed guitar with cracking drums and some orchestrated sections. Occasional tinkling piano. Wistful lyrics and vocals. *** 3. (5:34) Alex And The Knot — Pristine piano ballad that’s spare at the start, but builds into big anthemic choruses with roaring guitars, soaring vocals and some playful synths. Ripping guitar solos as well. *** 4. (3:59) Love Always — Beautiful, mid-tempo pop song. Vocals over picked and strummed guitar and chimey piano. Builds throughout, and has just a hint of folk-rock — especially at the end. **** 5. (4:32) Saint Teresa — Up-tempo pop-rock with traditional rock instrumentation, plus really nice horns. Full arrangement with chugging guitars and snapping drums. *** 6. (5:28) Forever With You — Throwback 70s, swaying guitar-centric pop-rock with a dash of folk-rock. Emotive vocals…I think with more band members sharing the lead vocals. Handclaps. Intricate rhythms. Nice lead guitar solos. *** 7. (5:45) Little Bit Of Sun — Gently rolling walk — uplifting pop rock with Americana leanings and a catchy chorus. Shifts into a drum-driven, soulful revival thing at the end. *** | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | Giant Slayer | 4. | Love Always | |||
| 2. | Until It's Not | 5. | Saint Teresa | |||
| 3. | Alex And The Knot | 6. | Forever With You | |||
| 7. | Little Bit Of Sun | |||||