Over and over
Congratulations fellas ! You've got an awesome CD. I listened to the first song and thought it was very good. Well usually on a CD, you might get a couple of good ones. I listened to the rest of the songs. They are all great! My favorite is "Another nine minutes". Anyone who has to get up in the morning and go to work will love this song. There are slow ones fast ones a good mix. I really like the fact their songs take a tough situation in an upbeat way. This one is going to be a biggie in the next couple of months. People that don't normally listen to country will like it. I think they have a little bit of "Alabama mixed with 38 Special". They are just as good in concert also. This CD is very addictive. I listen to it over and over!Thanks, Steve
Yes! Yankee Grey Rocks!
I have listened to the Untamed CD on several occassions - both live and at home. The drummer, Kevin Griffin, is my brother. Of course you must be thinking I am partial to this CD,and I am, but this CD IS SUPERB! It has been a long road for Yankee Grey to be where they are today and everyone I have come in contact with says their music & stage presence is awesome! After listening to Yankee Grey's live performance at the CD release in Cincinnati on 9-21-99, and again on 12-2-99 at Coyotes in Louisville I must say they are a true crowd pleaser and after people hear them perform live they usually buy their CD (always for sale where they are playing, as well as T-shirts & caps). When I first brought the CD home I was listening for errors (since I have been there from day one and know what to listen for) but couldn't hear any! YANKEE GREY's Untamed CD has something for everyone: country rock, ballads, personal stories and fun. Most of all it is just excellent music from a great group of guys! Their personalities match their music - LIKEABLE! Keep up the good work Kevin, Matt, Tim, Dave, Joe and Jerry - we love you! and look forward to the next music video release on CMT in January, 2000!
Yeesh.
Tacky, hyperactive, loudly rock-flavored pop-country, with Restless Heart/Exile-ish group vocals, and a blunted Southern rock edge. It's terrible. A couple of songs are almost, I repeat, almost, good, but really -- this is a terrible album.
Just saw them live!
I also have the CD and would have to say that these guys are very good. Great songs, vocals, and mix. Personally, I prefer modern rock to country, but how anyone could say that "All Things Considered" is irritating is beyond me. The only thing I can figure is that Alanna Nash doesn't like country rock, which begs the question, why is she even reviewing this CD?
EXCELLENT!!!
I bought this CD after seeing Yankee Grey in concert at our county fair. Let me tell you, these guys put on one heck of a show. They are EXCELLENT! I just love this CD. It has a lot of country-rock songs, but they're good - I love "All Things Considered", "Untamed", and "Another Nine Minutes". My personal favorite is "This Time Around". You can really hear the band's harmony in this song, and I just love Joe Caverlee on his fiddle in this song. It is beautiful! These guys have got major talent - you won't be disappointed in this album!
As the name suggests, Yankee Grey suffer from an identity crisis. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the band debuted with the single "All Things Considered," an odd and jittery rhythm number that attempted to blend urban angst, Texas pride, and Southern rock. Instead, it simply irritated whoever heard it. The rest of this uneven album skitters around the perimeters of '80s rock, but Yankee Grey, with their layered vocals and tight instrumental approach, can't decide if they want to be Restless Heart, Boston, or Exile, with a Charlie Daniels-like boogie and fiddle flourish. That leaves them with the occasional fetching song ("Another Nine Minutes," a celebration of early-morning amour), and the distinctive vibe that you've heard it all before. --Alanna Nash
