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If you're looking for grinding rock, skip this. If you're looking for a one-voice album, skip this. If you're looking for anything short of beautiful harmonizing and mellow, breath-relaxing musical compositions, skip this.

I saw this cd at Starbucks and kept passing it by. I thought, wrongly, that it was a country album by Texas singers. Erm. Cut off my legs and call me shorty--I was wrong! This cd reminds me of the Eagles more than anyone else, but without the rock vibes. It's in the harmonies, that similarity.

You'll love it!

I first heard these guys on tv while flipping channels at about 1:00 a.m. a few weeks ago. They were doing "Calling All Friends" and I loved the rich (if a bit loose) harmonies that they created live. I ordered the cd the next day and was not at all disappointed in the rest of the material on the album. You can hear tinges of everybody who ever picked up an acoustic guitar in their music - from the Eagles to CSN&Y to Dan Fogelberg to the Bacon Brothers Band - but these guys have created their own identity with this record. And they have shown remarkable versatility in styles in doing it. The first track, "Tell the Teacher" starts with a vintage CSNY opening before seguing into more of a Dirt Band style verse. There's not a throwaway track on this album, which displays strong songwriting from start to finish, but to my ear the heart of the cd is tracks 9 through 11. When I hear music like this on late night tv, it makes me wonder what in the hell some of the major radio station programming guys are thinking about.

I had to get this through Amazon (US) as it is not available in the UK at all. I first heard of the Low Stars by catching the theme tune to a show called 'What about Brian' and wondered what else they'd done. Trust me you won't be disappointed by the rest of this album. Its not often I'll listen to every track all the way through on a CD these days but this seems to just glide by and I like every song on there. Brilliant work guys, can't wait to hear more.

I love this album! There is so much here--rock, country (Child), mariachi (Mexico), and even a little Floyd touch (check out Warmer Wind).
The harmonies are pleasing to the ear, and the musicianship is outstanding. Don't hesitate to purchase this gem.

I first heard of these guys when they opened for Edwin McCain at Amos' Southend in Charlotte in April. We were surprised when they came onstage with just four acoustic guitars and started playing. They are a kind of throwback to some of the better sounds of the past and a welcome and pleasant change from much of today's popular music. They also sound the same live as they do on the CD and that's a definite bonus. This is definitely a CD that belongs in your collection and if you get the chance, go to one of their performances. You won't be disappointed.

I picked up the Low Stars while grabbing coffee at Starbucks one day. I heard the song playing, liked it and bought the CD. At least half of the songs are really terrific and the others quite good. They remind me of other artists such as Darden Smith and Cecilio & Kapono whether it be instrumentally or vocally/harmonies. The songs that I initially considered good have really grown on me over time and this has become one of my favorite albums. I have purchased this for a friend who likes country music and another who has been in the music industry for many years producing, representing artists, writing songs, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a favorite of both of them as well.

Low Stars get 5 stars !!! This is a very smoothe, relaxing, soulful CD and nothing makes me calm down and mellow out as nicely as this does....The lyrics are at times very sad, like the guy who is moving on and leaving his girl behind, but there are happier, sexier, more wishful songs as well. It very much reminds me of "The Thorns" who put out a fabulous heavy-harmony CD a few years back.

I would not call this a "rock" album by any means but the instrumentals are incredible, the voice and harmonies superb, and it feels like you're listening to a bunch of classy guys....The entire CD speaks of excellence......You probably shouldn't miss this one....I'm glad I didn't !!

This isn't one of those records you'll listen to for 2 weeks and dismiss because you've tired of the 2 decent songs on the CD (like so many these days). You owe it to your music collection to take 2 seconds and check these guys out at [...]

Honestly, it's a solid record from start to finish; with super rich harmonies, and catchy songwriting. I wouldn't even have owned it had I not been checking out the small selection of CDs in Starbucks while waiting for a coffee. I saw that Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) put his mark of approval on the CD, and figured I'd give it a go. My wife and I really enjoy it, and spin it often.

If you like CSNY, Bread, Train and harmony then buy this CD. Best kept secrect around. Very Very Good

Calling All Friends has been in rotation on my radio station for awhile now, so I figured I'd give the band a try.

I was glad I did, it was everything I expected and more. Beautiful melodic songs with harmonies and a few catchy hooks that I find myself humming unexpectedly. Definite replay value and there were no songs that I did not enjoy, but about 3-4 that are really standouts.

It will be interesting to watch this band progress and how it matures, will it keep the sound or will it morph into something else (like how Kenny Loggins changed as a solo act from Loggins & Messina)? While comparisons to the Eagles or CSN&Y (or even Loggins & Messina) are easy to make, I'd probably describe it to younger listeners as a cross between Train and something else -- maybe Counting Crows.