April 23, 2007

Band To Watch: Alberta Cross

Alberta Cross is a dichotomous band front to back: the group comprises two permanent members, Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers (best described as Anglo-Swedish); their sound flips between the White Stripes and the Band; and their repeat-worthy debut is called The Thief & The Heartbreaker (robbers and bad boyfriends aren't mutually exclusive, but you get it). The worst you can say for the tunes is that they aren't exactly original, but Alberta's got the dusty, gospel-tinged Americana rock thing down, pushed by Petter's star sailing vocals and loose, rootsy arrangements. Here's an acoustic take of a stand-out from the band's seven-track, self-produced debut.

Alberta Cross - "Lucy Rider" (Acoustic) (MP3)

For more of AC's Levon love, check out the excellent "I've Known For Long" at MySpace. No word on tour dates this side of the Atlantic, though we'll keep ya posted on their whereabouts.

Posted at 3:12 PM in Band To Watch, MP3
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14 Comments

when will dudes stop dressing like this?

Posted by: when at 04/23/07 3:52 PM | Reply
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little business men opting to take it up the bum from the industry.....like pretentious.....like britney spears....shallow.

Posted by: 1one at 04/26/07 4:32 AM | Reply
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I like it...keepin' it on the Itunes.

Posted by: fayron at 04/26/07 7:17 PM | Reply
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This is amazing. Definitely a grower.

What a voice.

Posted by: Stephano84 at 04/27/07 11:25 AM | Reply
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This is amazing!
I love Alberta Cross.
LOVE EM LOVE EM LOVE EM!!!

Posted by: Alexandra at 04/29/07 7:24 PM | Reply
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This band has the potential to the a euro My Morning Jacket. There shows ROCK. They songs are retro and fresh, NOT AT ALL unoriginal. Haven't heard anything like this in a while. Hit me up if you want 6 tracks. Word.

Posted by: matt at 05/02/07 6:32 PM | Reply
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Love this - great vocals and songs. White Stripes, Kings of Leon and Neil Young all in the mixer - ace!

Posted by: Loftyshop at 05/09/07 4:40 AM | Reply
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How fuckin great isnt this band!!
They fuckin rock my world man!
I cant wait to see them live!
bring it on!

Posted by: Dom Stone at 05/09/07 11:05 AM | Reply
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!

Posted by: danny m at 05/21/07 7:15 PM | Reply
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!

Posted by: danny m at 05/21/07 7:17 PM | Reply
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!

Posted by: danny m at 05/21/07 7:17 PM | Reply
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!

Posted by: danny m at 05/21/07 7:17 PM | Reply
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These guys sound really really great!
Love that hat 2!!

Posted by: Julia at 05/31/07 9:15 PM | Reply
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I love this band! I saw them live last month and they were even better in person. Their cd is amazing and you don't have to skip over a single track...they are all great. You should really go see them if you have the chance!

Posted by: Danielle at 10/03/08 2:58 PM | Reply
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