Search - Gloria Record :: Lull in Traffic

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A. Kohler | Louisville, KY | 08/30/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Or am I hearing something that isn't there? Because I have never had a CD this short move me so much. I loved Mineral and this is the only Gloria Record release that I feel surpassed anything Chris did in Mineral. These songs are just bursting with emotion and melody. I hear this CD and all I can feel is the cool breeze that fall brings. There are red and orange leaves swirling around inside my head every time I play this record, every time I hear these songs I am lifted up. This ranks up there with The Appleseed Cast and Elliott and Bob Dylan and some other amazing artists that just move me in a way that music was meant to.



I know that's melodramatic and weird, but seriously, the drums just keep the songs moving, creating a foundation that allows the guitars and Chris's vocals to just swirl and float to whatever heights they can. Mineral had some powerful stuff, especially on EndSerenading - that's what this reminds me of. There just seems to be a hint of hope here that wasn't there in Mineral. Hope is the only word I can think of to describe it, there's just a more uplifting and hopeful sound to this than Mineral, or to any of the other Gloria Record stuff.



This one is magic."

Infectious, dreamy and gorgeous

halfadog | Auckland, - New Zealand | 06/01/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"so chris simpson's vocals are kind of overwrought, it's an acquired taste - you get used to it. and so his lyrics are occasionally inane, but this ep efficiently showcases the band's effortless knack for infectious, ornate melodic emo-beauty. songs that swoon within starry-eyed duelling guitars, keyboard harmonies, and cascading drum-work; from a production standpoint, it's nothing to balk at, their sound is perfectly realized."

Personally, i love it

J M Breen | Manchester, Lancashire United Kingdom | 06/06/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i discovered this band when i heard that chris and jeremy from mineral (a band i really admire) were members. after checking out "lull in traffic" and "tired and uninspired" i decided to get this EP. in my personal opinion i think it's an excellent collection of songs. the only fault i found is that it is far too short.having read some other comments on here about the band being lacklustre live, and it bringing down their opinion of the band, i am a little wary about seeing them play. however living in england i never have, and that may be why i enjoy this band so much. yes, they sound like radiohead, but that isn't a bad thing. basically, give them a listen. if you like bands like radiohead, sunny day real estate and, indeed, mineral, then you will no doubt enjoy this cd. make up your own mind :o)"