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Demolition String Band – Pulling Up Atlantis – Compact Disc
Pulling Up Atlantis is an album by the Demolition String Band, a band known for their unique blend of alternative country, folk, and rock influences. This album showcases the band’s musical versatility and songwriting prowess.
Demolition String Band is characterized by their heartfelt and authentic approach to Americana music, often blending acoustic and electric elements to create a distinctive sound. Pulling Up Atlantis features a collection of tracks that delve into themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
Comprised of members Elena Skye (vocals) and Boo Reiner (guitar), country rockers the Demolition String Band don’t hail from the southern terrain you’d expect. Formed in 1996 in New Jersey (Skye is originally from Chicago and Reiner from Virginia), the duo met at a local bookstore and began playing bluegrass together, eventually receiving favorable press in such esteemed publications as the New York Times, Billboard, and the Village Voice.
In 1998, the newly formed independent label North Hollow Records issued the duo’s debut album, One Dog Town, which was supported shortly thereafter with a full U.S. tour. A year later, the Demolition String Band released a country remake of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” as a single, which they followed up in October 2001 with their full-length sophomore effort, Pulling Up Atlantis.
In addition to headlining their own shows, the Demolition String Band has opened up for such renowned artists as Patti Smith, Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Spector, and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, among others, while Skye and Reiner have appeared on Comedy Central and Late Night With Conan O’Brien as part of the Upright Citizens Brigade
Within this album, listeners can anticipate a musical journey filled with rich storytelling, melodic hooks, and the warm, emotive vocals that are a hallmark of the genre. The band’s ability to seamlessly weave together elements of country, folk, and rock creates a captivating and accessible listening experience.
Demolition String Band may not have achieved widespread mainstream recognition, Pulling Up Atlantis is a testament to their dedication to their craft and their contribution to the vibrant world of Americana music. For those who appreciate heartfelt, genre-blurring music with a touch of nostalgia and sincerity, this album is a recommended listen.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the original plastic seal
Okra Tone Records 2001
Track Listing
Garden Of Love
Beggar
Career Of Loving You, A
Like A Prayer
Give It To The Needy
Opportunity
Dress Of Roses
Gone So Long
She Went Outta Town
Pulling Up Atlantis
Been Doin’ Time
One Shot
Elegant Wind
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