Search - Freshwater Collins :: The Portable Atmospheres

Makin' waves in Milwaukee

jonah | Somerville | 05/01/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Freshwater Collins are the funk gods of the Midwest. I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't had the opportunity to hear them. If seeing them live doesn't make you want to get out of your chair and start dancing on the table then you have no soul. All of their albums are great but this one in particular shines because of the drum work of Anthony Olson, the heart of Freshwater's rhythm section. Tony is a powerhouse behind the kit and he's well-known for his skills all the way over in England where he tore the roof off on numerous occasions at the legendary Harrow. This CD is a gift to the groove."

Kick Ass Band

Andrew | Cambridge, MA United States | 05/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"...I saw Collins in Chicago and they really rock on stage. The music is fresh but doesn't ignore it's roots. The 70s funk-rock references are present but tastefully muted. While this album is great and I highly recommend buying it, keep an eye open for them in a local club or music festival. Their performance is a show stopper."