Customer Reviews

Raise Up the Tent

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Although this CD does not feature TLG in jamming mode, they put together some excellent songs which are very well-crafted. This CD has been on my ipod song rotation for a long time, and I enjoy it every time I hear it. You will, too.

I agree, to really experience this band you should also check out either Rock N Roll Band or Seeds, or at least Midnight on the Reservoir, but definitely get this CD.

Although they do not jam like they do on "rock and roll band" this is a real good album. One of the best of 2008 and I listen to a lot of new released music. Has some interesting spiritual themes and good lyrics. Good grab--but go see a show to go with it!

Tea Leaf Green improves upon the formula that makes them a truly "classic" modern-day rock band. They have earned the respect and admiration of their musical cohorts for their live sets that feature extended jams, powerful musicianship, meaningful lyrics and a close relationship with their dedicated fanbase--but what sets them apart is evident in their studio work. On "Raise Up the Tent" Tea Leaf Green show that even though they know how to take it to another level in the live setting, they still appreciate and respect the "song." From the beginning to the end "Raise Up" delivers concise songs that feature Trevor Garrod and Josh Clark's maturing songwriting, catchy beats by Scott Rager and masterful production by David Lowery (Cracker, Counting Crows)...giving the listener a reason to put on the headphones, turn it up and find hidden guitar licks, outtros and a rocking album.

If this is your first exposure to Tea Leaf Green, skip this album and buy instead Seeds or Coffee Bean Brown Goes Live, and then go to a live show. This album is over-produced and draws to heavily from the Garrod-side of Tea Leaf Green: pop-y songs and ballads, and not their best ones.