Description
River Roses – Each and All – Vinyl Record
Each and All is the debut album by River Roses, an alternative rock band from Tucson, Arizona, known for their blend of desert rock, indie folk, and alt-country influences. Released in 1988, the album captures the essence of the American Southwest, blending jangly guitars, storytelling lyrics, and a sound that sits somewhere between college rock and roots-inspired alternative music. While the band remained somewhat under the radar compared to larger acts of the era, Each and All is a testament to their ability to craft emotionally resonant and richly textured songs.
The album opens with “Through the Storm,” an atmospheric introduction that sets the stage for the mix of upbeat, jangly rock and introspective ballads that follow. “Forever Seventeen” offers a nostalgic look at youth, blending shimmering guitars with wistful lyrics. One of the standout tracks, “Black Velvet Postcard,” captures the band’s ability to paint vivid images of love, longing, and distant memories, backed by a steady groove and heartfelt vocal delivery. Songs like “Dark Stroll” and “Asleep Behind the Wheel” showcase the band’s ability to fuse melodic storytelling with dynamic, guitar-driven arrangements, making them reminiscent of contemporaries like The Smithereens or early R.E.M., while still maintaining their own unique identity rooted in the desert rock aesthetic.
The closing track, “Phoenix 99,” is one of the band’s most well-known songs, encapsulating the spirit of the Southwest with its cinematic, road-trip-ready vibe. Lyrically, Each and All is filled with poetic musings on love, loss, and the passage of time, with the Arizona landscape subtly woven into its themes. The production is raw yet warm, allowing the authenticity of the performances to shine through.
Though River Roses never reached mainstream fame, they built a dedicated following and became an important part of Tucson’s indie and alternative scene, influencing later desert rock and Americana-inspired bands. Their music still resonates today, particularly with fans of roots-infused alternative rock and jangly indie bands. Each and All is available on Spotify and Bandcamp, allowing a new generation of listeners to discover this hidden gem of late-’80s indie rock.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic but promo punch in jacket
Track Listing
Through The Storm
Forever Seventeen
Black Velvet Postcard
Innocent June
Dark Stroll
Asleep Behind The Wheel
Good Folks Gone Away
Rhythm To The World
Summer Showers
Mary (Queen Of Hearts)
Phoenix 99
