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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when will dudes stop dressing like this?
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little business men opting to take it up the bum from the industry.....like pretentious.....like britney spears....shallow.
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I like it...keepin' it on the Itunes.
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This is amazing. Definitely a grower.
What a voice.
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This is amazing!
I love Alberta Cross.
LOVE EM LOVE EM LOVE EM!!!
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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.
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Love this - great vocals and songs. White Stripes, Kings of Leon and Neil Young all in the mixer - ace!
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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!
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!
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Alberta Cross is my favorite band!!!
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These guys sound really really great!
Love that hat 2!!
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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!
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