Attention Please

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It almost sounds like a bad idea: Combine the new-wave pop of the mid- to late '80s with the sound of second-wave grunge and doll it up with macho emo-like lyrics. What saves Caroline's Spine's debut are the rock-solid songs, tight band chemistry (especially Jason Gilardi's propulsive drumming), and a complete nixing of pretension. This is one of those increasingly rare debut releases where the band has kept the overindulgences stored away. Jimmy Newquist's oceanic vocals are the star of the show, and while some may compare him to Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, his flipping between tender and terror is less bombastic. Caroline's Spine avoids genericism like the plague, lifting cuts such as the beautiful ballad "Nothing to Prove" and the driving "Deep in Your Wake" above the clichés to which the titles hint. This is easily one of the better debut releases of 1999. --Jason Josephes --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Attention Please
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Six Degrees of Walt Disney

A must have!

Best of the Best

Amazing

Some of the finest rock in a long time.

Attention Please
Caroline's Spine
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JWNO
Release Date: 1999-08-17

Tracks:

Attention Please
Deep In Your Wake
Nothing To Prove
Ready, Set, Go
Rock N' Roll Hero
Inside Your Mind
Open Fire
Turned Blue
Work Song
Happy Without You
Again & Again
True Star

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It almost sounds like a bad idea: Combine the new-wave pop of the mid- to late '80s with the sound of second-wave grunge and doll it up with macho emo-like lyrics. What saves Caroline's Spine's debut are the rock-solid songs, tight band chemistry (especially Jason Gilardi's propulsive drumming), and a complete nixing of pretension. This is one of those increasingly rare debut releases where the band has kept the overindulgences stored away. Jimmy Newquist's oceanic vocals are the star of the show, and while some may compare him to Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, his flipping between tender and terror is less bombastic. Caroline's Spine avoids genericism like the plague, lifting cuts such as the beautiful ballad "Nothing to Prove" and the driving "Deep in Your Wake" above the clichés to which the titles hint. This is easily one of the better debut releases of 1999. --Jason Josephes

Customer Reviews:

Six Degrees of Walt Disney.......2005-09-06

TRIVIA UPDATE: Talent doesn't have to skip a generation... Caroline's Spine drummer, JASON GILARDI, is the son of Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer ANNETTE FUNICELLO.

A must have!.......2003-08-15

I first discovered Caroline's Spine on the soundtrack to An American Werewolf In Paris, which included the song Turned Blue. After seeing the movie I rushed out and bought this album.

It seems as though every album which comes out has a number of excellent songs on it, but is let down by one or two which just don't fit in. But with 'Attention Please' this isn't the case. Every son is as enjoyable as the last, and more importantly they are all very different.

Album highlights are Deep In Your Wake, Open Fire, Ready Steady Go, Turned Blue and the title track.

This is the kind of album that anyone would enjoy, so HURRY UP AND BUY IT! GO NOW!!!

Best of the Best.......2002-02-12

Caroline's Spine second major label release is a fabulous mix of today's rock and meaningful lyrics. The boys from Tulsa, OK know how to play good rock music! Attention Please has a little bit for all avid music listeners. Keep Rockin'!

Amazing.......2002-02-08

In 1999, opening for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band was this band, Caroline's Spine. Not knowing what to expect, I watched the show with open ears. Ultimately, I loved what I heard.

Their performance was great, their energy was in abundance and their music was awesome. This CD captures all three of these features. Their music is catchy and guitar-driven while not giving up an inch as far as distortion goes. On rhythm are Jason Gilardi, who pounds the drums with perfection and really enhances the music, and bassist Scott Jones, who basslines accompany the guitar extremely well. The guitarist are Mark Haugh and Jimmy Newquist, who play straight up rock and roll guitar, much like that found in the music of Nickelback. Newquist also resides on vocals and sings with the youthful baritone sound of Scott Stapp (Creed) but with a bit more energy and friendliness.

The album starts with the title track. The song begins with clean guitars before blasting into a heavy song with fast guitars and wonderful drumming. The perfect opener song. The next track rolls in right after the first, not giving you a chance to relax from the rush of the first. With the same intensity, the band plays great guitar, awesome rhythm and some great vocals. Their single, Nothing To Prove, softens the mood with acoustic guitar, a thick bass line and great drumming. It is a really catchy song and has something to it that makes it incredible. Ready, Set, Go picks the album up again with some great guitar, pounding drums and bass and some cool lyrics. A really great, rocking song. Rock And Roll Hero slows the tempo down again. The bass and drums really dominate on this song and the vocals and lyrics are so beautiful and inspiring. This song is extremely beautiful and definitely one of their best songs. The next three songs, Inside Your Mind, Open Fire, and Turned Blue, are all upbeat tracks. Inside Your Mind is a pretty heavy song, guitar-wise, and the vocals are great. Open Fire is a catchier than Inside Your Mind with some great rhythm, especially drums, and vocals. Turned Blue is their heaviest song. This song is basically driven by the drums but the guitars are really great. Everything stands out on the Work Song. It is just an incredible song. The guitar is wicked, the bass line is thick and can be heard over the guitars, the drumming is strong and solid, the vocals are sung in a cool way and the lyrics are pretty true to life. Happy Without You is a slower song with some great instrumentation and nice vocals. Again and Again is another fast song, like Inside Your Mind but a bit softer. The drumming is powerful on this song while the guitars are really great. The final song, True Star, is another one of the best songs because of its perfection. The drumming is simply wonderful, the bass is distinctive, and the guitars are great. All in all, this album is definitely some wonderful.

Although if this band were to ever make it really far in the music world, the comparisons are obvious but you have to get over that and just enjoy it. Fans of bands like Creed, Our Lady Peace and Nickelback would enjoy this album. Fans of music with a certain hard edge to it without the heaviness of metal would find this album comforting. Just simply check it out. Its definitely worth a listen.

Some of the finest rock in a long time........2001-02-19

The first time I'd heard of Caroline's Spine was when I was in the shower, listening to the radio. A song came on the radio, a song with amazing guitar, simple but eloquent lyrics, and a kind of energy to it that just made you want to listen repeatedly. For probably the first time ever, I listened very carefully to the DJ's words about the name of the song. "Attention Please?" Hmm... I had to hear it again. And thus I discovered Caroline's Spine, which has created quite a few songs with that same level of excellence. Also excellent songs are "Again and Again," with its intriguing mix of acoustic and electric guitar, "Deep in Your Wake," a passionate, addictive song, "Nothing to Prove," a complex, brooding kind of ballad, "Ready, Set, Go," with its wonderful tune and amusing "school boy" love story, and "Happy Without you," a mournful, emotional song of love lost. Suffice it to say that the album contains a great number of truly excellent songs, an intriguing blend of musics... Art, really. The entire album is excellent, and it's really something you should at least sample, if not purchase.

Attention Please (Limited Edition) (+2 B

Average customer rating:

would be 127 stars if they had that option
I can't believe no one knows these guys!
Fill your CD collection with Caroline's Spine
Competely INCREDIBLE!
Unknown/Unsigned band with a great orginal sound and story

Attention Please (Limited Edition) (+2 B
Caroline's Spine
Manufacturer: Holly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000031WY3
Release Date: 2000-09-04

Customer Reviews:

would be 127 stars if they had that option.......2002-12-10

i can't believe they have not hit it big time yet. in a way, i'm relieved, but in a way it's a large injustice in a world with such a 'talent noticing devoid' group of radio station jockeys. attention please spends more time in my cd player than almost any other cd. it's almost like a home for it.

I can't believe no one knows these guys!.......2002-04-07

CS has been working hard for a long time with their music. Its great to watch a very talented band with a story to tell succeed, but it is difficult to see such a talented band go so long without being labled. Constant tourers, CS has told their story to many, but there are still those who would benefit from the fact that every song on their two albums relates to something in EVERYONE's lives. It will be nice to see Newquist and the rest of them get some cash for their hard work. Keep up the good work guys, and I can't wait to hear what you have up next (please say there's something up next...)

Fill your CD collection with Caroline's Spine.......2000-12-18

You can't have a complete CD collection without owning as many Caroline's Spine CDs as you can find. Attention Please has an awesome, lyrical, and understandable sound which is nearly unheard of in rock and roll.

The lyrics are awesome, if there wasn't the rock edge, these guys would be a folk-rock band. The lyrics and sounds can stand by themselves, but is only improved by the assistance of the lead singers voice.

It's a definite must buy for any music fan!

Competely INCREDIBLE!.......2000-12-14

Hey all, If you can get this and the regular Attention Please CD. Please let me go is such an incredible song. And acoustic is SOOO MUCH MORE BETTER. And not to mention the rest of the cd. The whole cd is so good. From "Attention Please" calling all customers. To the remake of "Turned Blue", orginally released on the Wearwolf in Paris soundtrack. To "Rock N Roll Hero" which is some of the most amazing lyrics. To "Nothing to Prove" which was in the top 10 on active and modern rock charts for 3 weeks respectively. To "Work Song" which all of us can relate to.... The whole CD is great. There isn't a song that you need to skip while listening to. So check this out.

Unknown/Unsigned band with a great orginal sound and story.......2000-10-27

This album is the second from now unsigned artist Caroline's Spine. The second attempt betters the first with all new songs and many stories to tell. Caroline's Spine, comprised of Jimmy Newquist (lead vocals, guitar), Mark Haugh (lead guitar, vocals), Scott Jones (bass, vocals) and Jason Gilardi (drums), have been on a constant tour since 1993 when the found members (Haugh and Newquist) sold all thier furnature and bought the now infamous 'deathtrap van' and began a non-stop tour. Picking up members Jones and Gilardi along the way, Caroline's Spine has changed the lives of many people with songs such as "Ready Set Go" the weaves the tail of a young boy and girl who find through friendship the joy of love. They are most popularly known for the song "Sullivan", which tells the true story of 5 brothers who are drafted into the Navy during WWII. There ship sinks and all five are killed. This event inspired the "Sullivan Law" as well as ties in with the event depicted in "Saving Private Ryan". This song was included on there first release "Monsoon". This record hits home with many tales of life and a look at life as a rock and roll star. I highly suggest this album, as well as the first, but for the full effect, you must see them in concert and hang out with them after they get on stage.