On the Upside

Runaway Cab

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 11, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 15, 2000
• Label: Runaway Cab
• ASIN: B00004HYMP
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #326,236 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cab Proves Up-And-Coming On "Upside", February 29, 2000

By	Judd Hersch (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

As a pop music critic, I never really put much stock into debut albums of local bands. But as the SE music scene continues to boom, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. After hearing Runaway Cab's "On The Upside", I know I made the right choice.

Enter Runaway Cab, the newest addition to Chapel Hill's esteemed growing list of popular music breakthroughs. "On The Upside" is everything a debut rock album should be, fresh, to the point, and catchy as hell. It was obvious after spinning the first track, "Money Bags", that these guys were for real. Here's the kicker: they're unsigned. Rumor has it on the street that "On The Upside" has already generated serious label attention among several of the big-hitters so I would expect to see these guys on tour very shortly, but after listening to this disc, I was left sitting in the office scratching my head in zen-like amazement wondering "Where have these guys been all my life?"

All signs point to positive for the future of this Runaway Cab of Chapel Hill, NC. If you like radio-friendly pop rock comparable to the Foo Fighters or the Goo Goo Dolls, treat yourself to a gem. Explore "The Upside" of Chapel Hill's very own Runaway Cab.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway Cab scores big with On The Upside, February 28, 2000

By A Customer

This is one of the best indie power pop albums I've heard in the past couple of years. Edgy guitars, hooks galore and intelligent lyrics make Runaway Cab one of a kind. Looking for a great local NC band? Be sure to check this album out! They won't be local for long.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, May 22, 2000

By A Customer

These guys are great - after going to a concert in Chapel Hill I had to get their CD. They were incredible! I have watched many local bands make it and I definitely think Runaway Cab is on it's way. I can't wait to say I knew them before... Honestly this is some awesome music!