Thriving Ivory

Thriving Ivory | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 26, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wind-Up
• ASIN: B001CITRD0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,082 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Thriving Ivory is a five-member US rock band from Santa Barbara, California. After building a loyal fan base locally, Thriving Ivory moved to the Bay Area and exploded onto the music scene. With a sound inspired by U2 and Coldplay, these rockers are poised to break out with this self-titled release. The debut album hit #42 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The Thriving Ivory Musicians are Bret Cohune, Drew Cribley, Scott Jason, Paul Niedermier, Clayton Stroope. The Album Producers were Howard Benson and Chris Manning.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 5 Star Mistake, November 27, 2008

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Ryan Matthews "montvil" (Clifton, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thriving Ivory (Audio CD)

I kind of just stumbled across this band when I was searching for something on iTunes and they just blew me away.

The product description compares Thriving Ivory's sound to that of Coldplay and U2. If I were to give you a synopsis of the band, I'd say they took elements from those two iconic rock groups and put them together. From Coldplay's slow, melodic piano to the cutting guitar riffs of U2, Thriving Ivory has practically innovated their own genre. They're a less "pop", occasionally faster paced version of Augustana in my opinion, with more poetic lyric writing.

Thriving Ivory is probably one of my better finds in recent years. I highly recommend them for anybody interested in melodic rock.

Songs Worth Noting: (try a few out on youtube)
"Runaway"
"Angels On The Moon"
"Hey Lady"
"Secret Life"
"Unhappy"
"Light Up Mississippi"

*Updated 5/31/10 - The band's sophomore album is due out in 2010. A single from it has been released on iTunes called "Where We Belong." I recommend giving it a listen. In addition, one of my favorite Thriving Ivory songs is a non-album single titled "Our December." It's also available for purchase on iTunes.

Album Grade: A+

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thriving Ivory, October 2, 2008

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Gloria J. Martin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thriving Ivory (Audio CD)

I just fell in love with this CD. I don't usually watch MTV, but I was on vacation and heard it. I immediately had to buy it. Thanks a million. A++++++++++

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Found a new favorite artist!, January 31, 2009

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NanDNickerson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thriving Ivory (Audio CD)

The main thing you need to know is that the ENTIRE album is very good. The lyrics and melodies are so good...you'll find yourself knowing these songs after just a few times through. While I liked "Angels On the Moon" I had not considered buying the album. But while listening to online samples of other CDs, Thriving Ivory was recommended as a similar artist, and I'm so glad for that. I listened to the 30 second samples and decided to get the CD. I requested many CDs by established artists as Christmas gifts, but I've listened to this one more than most of the others. Please support this artist and spread the word!