Exit 232
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Godsofmusic.com:
Exit 232 has been painting vistas of rural Americana for nigh unto 15 years and listening to them leaves an unquenchable thirst for the utopian panoramas they portray. Their song ‘Fly Away’ launches into its chorus with: ‘For every stone I turn I find a hundred more…’ How true of the expanse of visual nature when, for example, one comes face to face with the Rocky Mountains! It is from his firsthand experience of these mountains, and the rugged terrain of New Zealand, that Todd Musselman draws his inspiration. No wonder his aural canvases remind the listener of how small people are, and how high they can rise when captured by the beauty of this planet. The peaceful nature of this music suggests that those who take in the therapeutic scenery of nature will likely outlive those who inhabit the stress-infested catacombs of the inner cities.
This song would make a fine cinemagraphic video since it splashes so many images across the mind’s eye. The recording quality is excellent even from the MP3 stream I replayed again and again. The constant pulse of an acoustic guitar drives the flow of this folk rock gem while Musselman’s clear vocals sweep out across the canyons and pull the listener into the moment. The bass and drums join in the strumming and allow Mike Edmondson to texture the entire piece with his mistings and downpours of lead guitar while Tom Richards' clear piano accompaniment keenly isolates portions of the song between its exhilarating and pensive moments. Their album ‘Highway of Life’ was released this year and is available at CDStreet or from links to the band’s website.
Review of "Highway of Life" by Denver Local Music Scene:
It's really a shame that American Rock doesn't get more mainstream attention because this CD is a fantastic example of what happens when American rock gets a dose of Colorado flavor and is topped off with some catchy pop.
"Mystic Highway" is the track that hit me right away, Not only memorable but it's got that storytelling vibe. This is the kind of CD I don't like to review because most of the time I'll pick up on something to criticize, this album seems to have all the typical problems covered. Production is solid, every member of the band is heard and the vocals are crystal clear. Songwriting has it's own style and held my interest through the whole CD.
Now, Exit 232 has been together for around 15 years. In the music industry that is a long time and in the Independent music industry that's hardly ever seen. It's obvious that this band has their act down to a science and it's safe to say that they are 100% skilled in their craft. If your a fan of modern Americana that has a strong sense of pop then Exit 232 is the total package. No to mention they all look very cute in their promotional picture.
Randy Barber from NBC affiliate KUSA in Denver, Colorado:
"It’s not just the group’s music that’s been a hit. Don’t get me wrong, these guys rock... but Exit 232’s attitude is also admirable. You won’t meet a nicer group of guys. When they’re playing, you can tell that they’re having a great time. Their energy and excitement is contagious"
Follow this link to read the rest of our interview with KUSA.
RIFF Music Magazine:
"Exit 232 is a Colorado band worth seeing in a live show….From the bluegrass inflected “Coming Home” to the very soulful live rendition of the title track “Touch the Doubt”, Exit 232 carries the Colorado legacy of funky beats and melodic Rocky Mountain rock to the highest level…”
Review from Chris Kresge at Colorado Musicians Allied Promotions (CMAP):
"Stand up and cheer for this Colorado band. Colorado is known for some of the tastiest tunage in the country going all the way back to the heyday of Caribou Ranch and to the present day success of bands like Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Leftover Salmon and String Cheese Incident ... add Exit 232 to the mix."