Search - Charlie Mars :: End of Romance

Charlie's Come of Age

Jonathan Clark | Laurel, MS USA | 07/23/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well Charlie, you've done it this time. You've converted another mass of people to good ol' rock and roll. Charlie's voice has matured expotentially and his songwriting really shows through on this cd, from "To Love and Be Loved" to the desperate romp through drug-mania of "Coping". If you have never seen a Charlie show live, go ... look at the tour dates. I've sent all of my friends to see him and they were instantly hooked as well. You will NOT be sorry. Rumor has it that a new cd is in the works this year too."

Charlie Mars Band comes of age!

retardedelf42 | Houston, TX United States | 11/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Charlie Mars Band has come of age! In their previous efforts (which do stand out on their own), it seemed that these guys weren't sure what to make of themselves. Were they a college band, a rock band, or something else? On The End Of Romance, CMB figures it out. They're a solid southern rock n' roll band (not like Lynyrd Skynyrd; CMB has their own sound) that has talent and the chops to make it big. Obviously a little more time was spent in production, as this recording has a bit more sheen than the previous two, but that only serves to enhance the obvious talent that this band has. On some tracks, Charlie's voice is a bit shaky (Walking Years Away, To Love and Be Loved), but you find me a southern rock fan that doesn't like 40 Watts and Serenades or Stick to Your Guns. I dare you. All in all, this an excellent album that will most likely go unnoticed. It's a shame. Even the not-so-great songs on here are fantastic. CMB, your time is now. I hope a record label snaps these guys up and throws a whole bunch of money and recognition at them."