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Oleander – Unwind
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Oleander – Unwind
Label: Republic/Universal
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Tracks:
Come to Stay
Yours If You Like
Are You There
Halo
Benign 
Unwind
Goodbye
Jimmy Shaker Day
Back Home Years Ago
Tightrope
She’s Up, She’s Down
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The opening bars of this CD let you know you’re in for something a little different; with it’s Smashing Pumpkins style guitar riffs. The high-pitched wail of Billy Corgan that you’d expect is instead replaced with the soulful modern rock vocals of Thomas Flowers. 

Grunge isn’t dead; it has just evolved. That is not to say that this CD wouldn’t have been a smash hit in 1992, it most certainly could have been. In 2001 it’s a refreshing reminder of just how good guitar driven rock can be. With tracks like “Yours If You Like”, “Halo”, “Benign” and “Unwind”—Oleander gives today’s rap-rockers and pop stars a run for their money with exceptionally crafted songs, arousing melodies and enough riffs to keep guitar junkies happy. 
 

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Posted by squeaky:
oleander has evolved to have a sound diversity equal to that of bjφrk and a perfect circle's first album. i love them.


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the only GOOD thing about oleander is the new drummmer. that guy is f@#$ing awesome.



Posted by Brian Moore:
I think Oleander is one of the most overlooked rock bands today. Their cds "Unwind" and "Feburary Son" are both great additions to any true rock fan's collection.


 


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