Pete Forbes
The Gulf Between
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Pop songs - Intelligent .
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- 1 Clock Tower Face
- 2 Every Fault
- 3 Till The Well Runs Dry
- 4 Lost Parade
- 5 You Just Watch Me Go
- 6 A Lot Like Me
- 7 The Wheel
- 8 She Will
- 9 Dysfunctional
- 10 I Am The Stranger
- 11 nothing Pours Out
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"Pete Forbes is a fresh voice in a stagnant music scene." - Scott Pazur CD Reviews.com.
"...there is little denying that The Gulf Between is a dark understaded gem. The melancholy pop-rock of Clock Tower Face and She Will strikes an appealing balance between Michael Penn and Crowded House, while songs like the slow, moody The Wheel underline Forbes' spiritual kinship with canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith." - Gilbert Garcia, New Times Magazine
Take some intelligent pop flavor - mix it with some sweet melodies - stir in some darker colors and some mixed meters - combined that with words that spring from a deep well, and there you have it - A hearty stew!
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One of my favorite discs
author: Alek VilaThis album is one of my favorite albums I've heard in years. No kidding. I rank it as highly as my most cherished albums, such as the first Seal album or Michael Penn's "March". It's deep, honest, creative, professional and thoroughly enjoyable.
- author: A listener in Austin, TX
THE GULF BETWEEN, the debut from the Pete Forbes Group, is one of those CDs that gets better and better with each successive listening. The style is pop/rock, but with enough twists and turns (time changes, unusual syncopation, bold dynamics) that this is far from straight mainstream. It's this interesting blend of styles, tempos and thougtful lyrics that makes this one of the most satisfying CDs in my collection (a collection that includes everything from classic 60s and 70s rock to Allan Holdsworth, Dusty Springfield, Green Day, John Coltrane, Metallica, and Michael Hedges). On a scale of 1 to 5, this is a top-flight, 5-star effort that gets better with each successive listening. I am intrigued to hear more new music from Pete Forbes.
- author: gharter
Wow!! Looking at all these great reviews, I can't possibly top them. All I can do is concur wholeheartedly!!!! The production quality is excellent. The musicianship is just terrific. Alot of effort was put into this CD and it shows. What can I say, these are quickly becoming some of my favorite songs. A word of advice - don't lend this CD to a friend . . . you may not be able to get it back.
- author: kcoffman
Review of list-member Peter Forbes - The Gulf Between. If Willie Porter's mom had an affair with Dave Matthew's dad, they might have a son like Peter Forbes. I'm sure they are up-standing moral citizens and would never mess around like this, but I wanted to a cheap way to draw this comparison. This is good stuff, easy on the ear, smooth, well produced and played. I have a well, and one time that well ran dry, so why couldn't I come up with a cool hook like this: "I'll love you till the well runs dry, till the well runs dry" Because I'm not as clever as Peter Forbes, that's why. I hate the endless comparisons (although some knucklehead compared my band to a cross between Head East and Jethro Tull, I liked that), but there is no way around it. Peter sings a bit like Edward Kowalczyk (Live) and songs like The Wheel, She Will, and I Am the Stranger have a strong Live vibe, not a bad thing in my book. I wouldn't say Peter is a operatic or athletic vocalist, but his voice is pleasant enough. The performances are tight and solid (no shredding) and the production is clean and professional. One nice thing about this disk: No clinkers, every song is good, this makes for a satisfying listen. The lyrics are quirky enough to make them worth reading, I'm amused by lines like: Till the Well Runs Dry: So where are my flowers? She Will: She will live a long time Dysfunctional: We're living a talk show rehearsal Yeah, and it's a problem Peter has a solid band, very good song-writing skills, and is not a one-note talent. I don't know if the band plays out, but after listening to this disk 6 or 7 times, I have a strong desire to see this stuff performed live. This disk won't melt your brain, but you'll find it a good listen and very worthwhile. It will linger on your CD player. I say: buy a copy or two.
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"...heavy on the production, not a glitch in sight, and technically complex, this album will be loved by Crowded House fans..." -Sampler Magazine
- author: kevin
"...this CD flows like a steady mountain river - swift and pure. Highly recommended for everyone!" -Fred Wheeler, Indie Journal, May, 1999
- author: patti
Great work by this guy Pete Forbes! This is the best new CD I've heard in a long while. The production of this disc is ultra professional and clear big leagues!!! Been a while since I've heard new lyrics that are so right on and penetrate my soul! Great music and hey, he's cute! This guy is a winner!!!!