Glossary
Long Live All Of Us
Last Chance Records
Available: October 4th, 2011
It’s hard to put into words exactly what impresses me the most about the latest work from Glossary. It’s possible that it’s the fact that they, after The Features, are the longest running band in the Nashville / Murfreesboro area that I’ve kept up with. It’s possible that their songwriting has flourished over the course of the previous two records into something bigger and grander – leaning more on pop influences than on alt-country. It’s possible it’s the fact that their live show is a perfectly captivating bit of rock. Or maybe the fact that Joey Kneiser’s vocal on the slower tunes are wistfully painful (in a good way), despite the fact that on the more upbeat numbers he actually sounds optimistic. In the end, I’m sure it’s all of that put together but the dissecting isn’t necessary; it’s just a truly solid record that should transcend being a “local” release if there’s any justice in the world.
For a teaser of what the album holds – watch these videos. Then mark your calendar for their Oct 7th Release Show at The 5 Spot.