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"Playing it safe for most bands usually means churning out unispired fodder, but in the case of Kansas City's Rockhill, this rule need not apply. Armed with an arsenal of adult-oriented modern rock, this 4-piece bounces from loose, jangly Americana pop (think Tom Petty) to comfortable, hippie-era tendencies (imagine The Grateful Dead meets The Band). No stranger to successful songwriting, Phil Neal (also known for his time in The Power Ties and an MTV-aided solo career) leads his crew through 11 mature tracks that seldom reveal a flaw. Standouts include the gentle, heart-on-the-sleeve opener "Two Time Loser", the hillbilly pop of "Fear of the Man" and "Homeless", which rocks out country-style courtesy of a smooth slide guitar and restless harmonica approach. Other keepers--the lazy, rambler "Burns Like a Flame" and the relentless toe tapper "American Girls". While most of the cuts here rely on smart vocal hooks and harmonies, Rockhill also demonstrates a tremendous talent on a variety of instruments--something that seems to be missing in much of today's alterna-rock. Without a doubt, this should leave the contemporary rock fan craving more." Shane P. Dolbier, The Pitch