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Rooms By the Hour

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If you like old Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Mighty Mighty Bosstones,the Roots, Phish or just straight ahead rock and roll this album is for you. This band consists of a singer/guitarist, bass, drums, keys, and a three piece horn section (as of now they are only 2 since the 'bone player left last year). The sound is organic but always funky and usually loud. The lead singer Dave Gutter frequently channels the spirit of James Brown and Henry Rollins at the same time which creates a soulful intensity unmatched by any singer to ever stand in front of a microphone. Check this album out and pick up their next album when it hits stores in June, you won't be disapointed.

This group has such an original sound and their music has an awesome personality. The horns are amazing and the vocals jam. Their sound is slowly making it's way out west and all the people who have listened to their music love it. If you haven't heard them, do and if you have, Miss Coyne, keep listening.

This band is a great group from Maine. They have incredible talent, and are awesome live. I saw them last night and got to meet them after the show, they are incredibly nice, and there original music is excellent. I have yet to find a song by the Rustic Overtones that I do not like!

This is a really great album that I would recommend to anyone. If you are a lover of ska, funk, rock, whatever... these guys have got it. They really blend a wide range of instruments and great vocals into an awesome sound. I can't really classify which of their albums is my favorite because they're all really great, but if I had to it would most likely be this one! It really demonstrates the wide range of their talent, groove and is just plain fun. I've had the album for years and never get tired of it, and it is always a great pick me up. If you like this, I'd definitely reccommend Viva Nueva and Long Division. Great stuff.
It's a shame they broke up because they really had a good thing going, but keep listening and enjoying. The band may have gone but their music is still around. !!

Wow...about the only thing that beats listening to this CD is seeing Rustic Overtones in concert. 02/23/01 at the UMass Amherst Skybox was amazing. But this CD does everything but capture the live experience. With great guitars, killer horns and a crazy organ, Gutter, Spencer, Tony and the rest are always giving the latest pop bands a lesson or two in style and beat. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THIS CD, BUY IT NOW. You won't regret it. In fact, you'll thank yourself. ADD IT TO YOUR SHOPPING CART NOW!

Everyone of Rustics CD's from Boom to Rooms are incredible. One of the best bands to see live in the area... pick this CD up now

Rustic Overtones, 2 words that will soon become a house hold name. Why, you ask? These guys rock! I've seen them about 11 times live and each show keeps getting better and better. Rooms by the Hour is defenatly one of there best cds. You will not be disapointed with any track on it. Just be warned, once you've listened to Rooms by the Hour, you won't want to listen to any other cd!

I saw them perform in Michigan, instantly bought their CD. And just recently saw them again in Nashville. I have seen a lot of bands live and Dave (lead singer) is a wonder -- I hope he goes far. Their music and lyrics are one of a kind and extremely fun to listen to. You won't be disappointed at this purchase! And if they come to your town... don't miss a fantastic performance!

This cd will change the way that you listen to music. The most taleted band I've ever heard put together an amazing CD that brings a concert to your cd player. This a must buy if you love music and want to hear a band before they hit it big.( and thier from Maine! )

I was lucky enough to see the greatness that is Rustic Overtones last summer, and they are a truly unique band. Horns, brass, guitars and drums. If you listen to alternative radio in Maine, you know how cool they are. "Iron Boots" is a rocking, but still emotional tune, and "The Heist" is pure energy. This CD belongs in every music fan's collection. I hope they do big things on their new Arista label.