Glass Harp

[Vander]

Originally posted by progdirjim
Hourglass isn't holding up well with repeated listens - I'd love to hear comments from those who are familiar with the older Glass Harp. It has some moments that are gems, but the vocals are mostly a joke, and they should definitely stay away from the blues. I don't mind that they're attempting different styles, but they failed at the blues, and the album lacks a core feeling or mood.

Well, what I do know is that very shortly, they'll be releasing a 3 disc set of live stuff from mainly the past four years of one-off shows. Don't let "Hourglass" and it's lack of focus fool you for one second; these guys still bring it when they get together. There's some that feel that making the last album wasn't even necessary, as it's so unrepresentative of what they really are.

That said, they ARE touring this summer...mainly in 200-400 seaters, as well as a jam type festival here and there (seems to be an interest in that scene, which would be perfect for them IMO).