Music Morsels CD Review (November, 2001)
Tonefarmer - Recreation
The debut from this Cincinnati trio shows an interesting perspective
on writing pop alternative songs that break the current mold. There is
a sort of mellow intensity in the lead track Save The Day,
with a more acoustic guitar feel but an ambient background drive
that really grips you. Desperation has a slight R.E.M. feel with that
same subtle folkish power, while Slow Down in spite of its title kicks
in an extra dose of power to the music. Its obvious that the tripod of
vocalist/guitarist Rob Hamrick, bassist Chris Mundy and
drummer John Miracle put a lot of thought and feelings into the
writing of the music before going into the studio to actually lay
down the tracks. The result is a very mature effort with songs
that are catchy without being generic, lively without being
too loud, and intense without being overblown.
And to write songs like that takes some obvious talent.