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Fresh Toonage

The Plunkster | Fairfield, OH United States | 02/14/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, at age 48, I must say that I am not one who often finds new and fresh music that excites me. This CD by Magnolia Electric Co, does. I happened on these guys kind of by mistake---heard "Dark Don't Hide It" on the radio, and it blew me away, so I HAD to have the "Trails and Errors" release. Received it about a week ago, and it has never left the CD player. There will be inevitable comparisons to Neil Young, which i am sure the band would consider to be a compliment. I read a review that said "Trials and Errors" is actually an existential response to Young's "Tonight's The Night". When I read that, I thought the reviewer was nuts. So, I did what any good rocker would do---I pulled out my copy of "Tonight's The Night" and put it in the CD player, to be followed by "Trials and Errors". The musical experience was incredible. I would heartily recommend it to anyone.



I don't care if you're 25 or 55, this is one of the best musical experiences you will ever have. These guys are phenomenal."

Drop the Oldham, Ring the Bell,

Henry M. Hund | State College, PA USA | 01/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Cross the Road, Leave the City - - -



it's Magnolia Electric Co.'s (previously known as Songs: Ohia) latest live release. Gone are the days, it seems, where Jason Molina is a protoge of Will Oldham. After listening to Trials and Errors extensively, and seeing the band live in Philadelphia (supported by Br. Danielson, The Court and Spark, and Motorist), it is quite obvious that, at least for now, Jason Molina and the boys have shed more than just a name.



This album reflects both talented songwriting and skilled performances, including new utilizations of instruments, particularly apparent in Leave the City and The Last Three Human Words (this reviewer's favorite new Magnolia Electric Co. song). Trials and Errors includes a perfect mix of new and older material."

Best New Rock Band

Joe Smith | Kentucky | 01/20/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was a huge fan of songs: ohia, so naturally Magnolia is great. I got to witness a show they did in Lexington, KY at some art gallery...it was a great intimate gig complete with a tribute to the late Warren Zevon with a rendition of "Werewolves of London". I can't wait for the new studio album. The new material is great. If you ever get the chance to see Magnolia live drop everything, quit your job, and go witness this great electric band."