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Tim Rushlow returns!...Again.

DanD | 12/13/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"You gotta hand it to Tim Rushlow--he doesn't give up. When Little Texas fell apart, he embarked on a solo career that lasted about five minutes (despite a pretty good CD). And now he's back...and he has the potential to last a while...again.Now, that's enough about Rushlow, the man. He's just one of six talented members in this new band. Rushlow combines guitars, bass, keys, drums, and vocals into a stellar performance. While this CD may be too "pop" for some--if you're a die-hard traditionalist, you might want to steer clear--the songs on here aren't like what you're hearing today, a time when traditionalism is almost overdone. These songs are edgy and pleasing...if not one-hundred-percent original."God Only Knows" is a world-weary look at the happenings on this planet; "I Can't Be Your Friend" is a chart-climbing number about a couple who has to decide where to go from here. "Texas Is My Kind of Town" (co-written by the Warren Brothers) is a good Texas/alt-country rocker. "Since When" provides a mournful atmosphere of loss. "Right Now" praises living in the moment.With the departure of Alabama, country music needs another great band. Will Rushlow fill the position? Right now, it's hard to say. But with their debut album, "Right Now," it appears that--right now--Rushlow has the potential to go all the way."

"Right Now" Woos But Doesn't Leave One Speechless

T. Yap | Sydney, NSW, Australia | 03/06/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Prime Cuts: I Can't Be Your Friend Anymore, Speechless, God Only KnowsRushlow, a Tim Rushlow-fronted band, owes more to Bon Jovi or the Eagles than Merle Haggard or George Strait. Rushlow is a tight harmony driven country pop group playing modernized 70s rock occasioned by some fiddle and steel guitar playing. This is to be expected as Tim Rushlow used to share lead vocals with Brady Seals in the late 80s/early 90s country pop group Little Texas. You may take Tim Rushlow out of Little Texas, but you can't take Little Texas out of him. Case in point is the southern rocker "Texas is My Kind of Town." "Texas" is a modern permutation of Little Texas' monstrous hit, "God Bless Texas." With the same Texan imageries, jaunty guitar and tight harmonies, "Texas" brings you back to the Little Texas epoch. "Right Now," "Sweet Summer Rain" and "I Can't Be Your Friend" continue the Little Texas modifications. "I Can't Be Your Friend" is the most potent of the trio. "Friend," a bitter mid tempo break up song bears resemblance to the Little Texas' smash "What Might Have Been." "Friend" pushes all the right buttons for a nice radio friendly hit. Certainly, Rushlow had been rewarded, as "Friend" had already won Rushlow a top 40 nod. "Right Now," a fast paced rocker with an organic feel is filled with verve. "Right Now" is definitely sonic candy. "Sweet Summer Rain" sounds a little like Little Texas' mid-tempo smash "Amy's Back in Austin," though "Rain" lacks the expressiveness and lyrical creativity of "Amy." However, the best moments come in the gentler moments. The beautiful string arrangements on the amorous "Speechless" are enhancing: bringing out the lushness of the romantic zest without being overbearing. "God Only Knows," a live-life-to-the-full ballad, is also noteworthy. Not surprising both tracks came from the pen of Tim Rushlow. After his own solo hit "She Misses Him," a touching tale of the disastrous effects of Alzheimer's disease, Rushlow definitely knows how to capitalize on soul moving, teary eyed, maudlin ballads.On the other hand, not everything works here. There are some really anonymous rockers that are not bad, but not outstanding either. "When She Dances with Me," "She's Out There," and "Still" are examples. Even the aforementioned "Texas is My Kind of Town" may be a patriotic, flag waving Texas tribute, but what does it mean for someone not from the Lone Star State? I think the main problem is that some of these songs are too predictable. They are either countrified rockers or sentimental ballads. Maybe too many songs come from individuals of the group. Though outside co-writers were sought, it's too in-housed. I pray Lyric Street Records will give these guys another chance, they have potential, but they need to be more adventurous and heed their own advice: "life is what we make it, so take it and live it well.""

Rushlow adds a new edge to country music.

webmaster4718 | Worcester, MA USA | 12/28/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD was an eye-opener for me. I am usually not as intuned into the country scene, but Rushlow has something else going. It blends a great mix of pop rock feeling with a classic country base. I was impressed that one band could make both an emotional song like "God Only Knows" as well as a fast rocker such as "Right Now" sound so good. I think this CD has something for everyone and you should all check it out!"