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End of the Day

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The Reivers were an Austin, Texas band that released four LPs from the mid 80's to early 90's. End of the Day is their 3rd and most confident. Their first two albums were drenched in echo, while the production here is meatier. Kim Longacre is one of those "lost" singers that never got her due. The interplay between her and John Croslin is fantastic throughout. They even revamp "Lazy Afternoon" into an invigorating rocker.

I was fortunate to see this band twice and have never experienced so much positive energy coming off a stage. Maybe it was the great harmonies or jangly chords, but everyone left feeling great. Too bad more people weren't able to experience it.

All four of their albums are (somewhat) available and highly recommended.

For years Reivers fans have had to scour used CD shops in hopes of find this "Holy Grail" of an album by the Reivers. Now, by the good graces of Capitol Records, End of the Day is back on the shelf! The Reivers generated only a few albums, but they're all outstanding by any standards. The music is timeless, the sounds divine, and the songwriting simply brilliant. Though unknown by most, The Reivers influenced some heavy hitters, including Hootie and the Blowfish, who recorded a cover of "Almost Home," one of the highlight tracks on End of the Day. The band has a clean, sophisticated sound that outshined other 80s bands, but sadly they never got the airplay. End of the Day is a hidden treasure, a gem, a stellar album. This reissue sounds better than the original release--thank God for reissues!

Please just listen. No distractions. Put the headphones on or send the kids to bed early. The harmonies are fantastic. Make my heart melt. I can rember the laziest summer time family gathering in the hot humid haze. How many of you have actually talked into a fan? I did. Where is this band? I can't say enough to wish you would listen to this group.

With popular music little more than an overproduced, homogenized mess these days, it's even more heartbreaking to realize that a band with such great hooks, harmonies, and songwriting never got its due. The Reivers had it & delivered -- jangly melodies, evocative lyrics, and the ability to tell stories & evoke landscapes of memories with seeming ease. There's a warmth to their music, a homespun flavor that reminds the listener of old times, old friends, lost dreams & treasured moments. Criminally overlooked in their own brief lifetime, they're deserving of rediscovery by anyone interested in quality songwriting by a superb band. This one can be played over & over without ever growing tired or old. While I consider this their single finest album, all four are well worth getting. Most highly recommended!

Every single song on this album is good. Out of the more than 500 CDs I own there are only 4 or 5 I can say that about but this is definitely one of them. Standout cuts are "End of the Day" "Star Telegram" and "Lazy Afternoon." Each one is just as evocative as the best short story you ever read. Mood, color, presence, its all here with shining melodies and a catchy beat. Buy this record. You will not regret it.

I owned and adored this album in college and sadly I lost it when I left it in the CD player of a restaurant I abruptly quit. I've been looking and looking for it. It's a masterpiece of late 80s-early 90s indie rock, with country undertones. Especially effective is the harmony between Kim Longacre and John Croslin. One of the biggest musical disappointments was always that this band didn't reach bigger success. They played a mean live show, too. Some of the outstanding tracks are "It's About Time," "He Will Settle It," and "Your Secrets Are Not Safe." This is definitely worth a buy!

I bought this after reading the rave reviews. The voices are grewat but the material seems weak. I should have gone with my normal MO for unfamiliar artists and tried their early works first. Maybe its time to just stop buying CDs altogether and just buy downloads.

I had this album on vinyl when it was first released. I loved it then and still do.