Break Up With Water School

Water School | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2004)
• Original Release Date: October 31, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Morphius
• ASIN: B00076V71I
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,431,207 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Talkin' 'Bout Us

2. Forgive me Robert

3. The Home We Never Had

4. Southern Bell

5. Firefly

6. Sometimes What You Don't Know

7. (Darling) You Won't Have To

Editorial Reviews

Water School is a diverse and talented band that expertly combines the diverse influences of Television and Gram Parsons into a poly-textural sound reminiscent of the likes of Neil Young, The Kinks, and Harry Nilsson on their album titled "Break Up With". Comprised of boyhood friends Mike Gittings, Eric Hopkins, Chris Myers and Matt Scoggins, the members of this Baltimore 4-piece have all been plying their trade for nearly ten years. This debut album charts their progression into accomplished musicians, practiced song writers, and an evocative core of musical artists.

Their approach to crafting memorable songs is characterized by the interwoven fabrics of the band. Each musical instrument contributes a distinct voicing, but exists more to elaborate on the blend of flavors which creates the rich alt-country soundscape of the band. Adding to the vibrant tonality are emotional and often-poetic narratives that expose the twist and turns of lost loves, now distant friendships, and mercurial personal demons. Still, even the competing tensions of vocal passion and melodic introspection find partial resolution in lush choruses and rich harmonics, a testament to their talent and cohesiveness.

Challenging the boundaries of multi-genre influences and exploring new territories for intelligent rock, Water School’s "Break Up With" CD documents a great band charting new musical territory with complex yet accessible and readily likeable songs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Really good cd., February 18, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Break Up With Water School (Audio CD)

I realy like this music alot. It has alot of ooh and aahs. It sounds like there is more then one person singing at a time. My faverit part was the song that sounds like a circus. It was neet. I thinck that my brother would like it. I hope that thay will be famoose stars one day.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what you need in your cd library next..., July 26, 2005

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J.Tweety (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Break Up With Water School (Audio CD)

I'd give this cd 10 stars, but amazon.com only lets you give 5 stars. If you are looking for a new band to get into, then look no further than Water School. Their influences (Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Wilco,etc) should be enough to tell you that this cd will rock your socks off, especially if you're a fan of Alt. Country. I bought a used copy for really cheap and fell in love with it and then bought a copy from the band's
official website ([...]) just so I could support them. I then saw them play at the Ottobar in Baltimore and they sound amazing live and bought another copy of their cd from them to give to my friend as a birthday gift. I suggest picking this up immediately. Put your money towards this cd instead of buying the new cd by the Sex Slaves called "Bite Your Tongue".