All The Stars And Boulevards

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Augustana's finely burnished debut again points up the contrast between contemporary American rock's persistent navel-gazing and the vibrant, back-to-the-future vibe of resurgent Britpop. The angst-ridden lyrical pleas of mainstay Dan Layus are often informed by the band's restless westward travels from its Midwestern roots on tracks like the spare "Roosevelt" and lush, mid-tempo gem of a ballad, "Boston." Yet one can almost count the modern rock influences on the album's opening wall-of-guitar conceits, "Mayfield" and "Bullets," and elsewhere, the likely residue of Train and Wallflowers producer Brendan O'Brien's aggressive studio slickery. It's to Layus' and the band's credit that the album's best moments are usually its most emotionally and musically direct, as witnessed by the moody title track, "Boston" and folk-tinged closer, "Coffee and Cigarettes." The soaring drama of "California Burning" throws all those elements firmly against the wall and damned near makes ‘em stick, ample evidence that the band has the potential to rise above the comfortably safe familiarity that sometimes seems to constrain them here. --Jerry McCulley

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All The Stars And Boulevards

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All the Stars and Boulevards - Augustana
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All The Stars And Boulevards
Augustana
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000AA300M
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

Mayfield
Bullets
Hotel Roosevelt
Boston
Stars And Boulevards
Feel Fine
Wasteland
Lonely People
Sunday Best
California's Burning
Coffee And Cigarettes

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Augustana's finely burnished debut again points up the contrast between contemporary American rock's persistent navel-gazing and the vibrant, back-to-the-future vibe of resurgent Britpop. The angst-ridden lyrical pleas of mainstay Dan Layus are often informed by the band's restless westward travels from its Midwestern roots on tracks like the spare "Roosevelt" and lush, mid-tempo gem of a ballad, "Boston." Yet one can almost count the modern rock influences on the album's opening wall-of-guitar conceits, "Mayfield" and "Bullets," and elsewhere, the likely residue of Train and Wallflowers producer Brendan O'Brien's aggressive studio slickery. It's to Layus' and the band's credit that the album's best moments are usually its most emotionally and musically direct, as witnessed by the moody title track, "Boston" and folk-tinged closer, "Coffee and Cigarettes." The soaring drama of "California Burning" throws all those elements firmly against the wall and damned near makes `em stick, ample evidence that the band has the potential to rise above the comfortably safe familiarity that sometimes seems to constrain them here. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful CD!.......2007-06-08

I had heard the song "Boston" on the radio. Shocked the cd had come out a few years ago and radio waited so long to play it! I was so happy that Amazon had the CD. It's in my SUV and I listen to it over and over again.

Job well done!.......2007-04-10

I always enjoy seeking out new music. This bands music is well thought out and well produced. It gets better with each listen. You can't pidgeon hole their style which is what I like best. It could be rock, indie, or alternative - whatever you want it to be. Take a chance and support a group that will be around for a while.

Best CD I've Ever Owned.......2007-03-30

I first heard Augustana's song, Boston, in 2006 when I was traveling out west. I came back to Ohio and downloaded it. I decided I loved the song so much that I wanted to buy thier whole CD. I'm glad I did, I love everysong on it, which is wierd for me. It's worth buying! Be sure to check out thier website too!!! Augustana rocks!

All the Stars and Boulevards - Augustana.......2007-03-13

This is a wonderful CD...and the music is absolutely great!!! My favorite is "Boston"!!! I originally ordered the CD for "Boston", but found that other songs on the CD are just as good!!! :-)

One of my favorites!.......2007-03-13

I have recently been purchasing a lot of alternative music and this is one of the CD's that I base my "searches" on when looking for bands that I will like. You won't be disappointed.

All The Stars And Boulevards (+3 Bonus Tracks) [ENHANCED]

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All The Stars And Boulevards (+3 Bonus Tracks) [ENHANCED]
Augustana
Manufacturer: Epic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000PK40P6

Product Description

Limited Edition includes 1 Unreleased Track, 2 Live Tracks and 2 Videos. (1) Mayfield (2) Bullets (3) Hotel Roosevelt (4) Boston (5) Stars And Boulevards (6) Feel Fine (7) Wasteland (8) Lonely People (9) Sunday Best (10) California's Burning (11) Coffee And Cigarettes BONUS TRACKS: (12) Marie (13) Stars And Boulevards - Live (14) Boston - Live ENHANCED MUSIC VIDEOS: (1) Boston (2) Stars And Boulevards