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The Alternate Routes (Artist)
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  • Audio CD (February 24, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: February 24, 2009
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Vanguard Records
  • ASIN: B001PCNZ36
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,996 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The Alternate Routes return with their rock and roll grit, ghostly balladry and seasoned guitar rock anthems on their new sophomore release, A Sucker's Dream. Loosely based around a handful of themes--fortifying faith through adversity, holding onto hope as the dark horse--A Sucker's Dream builds on the gorgeous, melodic compositional work of the band's earlier works by adding decibels, power, vision and substantive ornamentation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Music's Best Kept Secret, February 25, 2009
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Following up their superb first album "Good, Reckless and True", "A Sucker's Dream" is a stellar and solid mix of beautiful ballads and earthy rock melodies. Tim Warren's voice holds an emotional presence that articulates sincerity. I can not pick out any favourite song in particular as they are all worthy of a special mention. This album consists of perfect lazy afternoon tunes as well as songs with catchy, upbeat melodies. I can not stress enough how worthy this album is of your collection. The Alternate Routes are music's best kept secret.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album from The Alternate Routes, March 6, 2009
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I've had this CD in my car for a week now and it just gets better and better. The songs are great, and I often find myself singing the choruses as I walk around. Woke up this morning singing parts of "Ain't no secret." And wait til you see them in concert. "The Future is Nothing New" features a toolbox as a percussion instrument. It sounds good on the CD but the crowd goes wild when they play it on stage. If you like good rock music, you'll love The Alternate Routes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Does not disappoint!, July 21, 2009
I discovered this band when they opened for Everclear a few years ago and was completely blown away! I immediately bought Good and Reckless and True and when this one came out I jumped all over it. If you are an old fan or a new fan, you will love this album. I love how they don't change their style of music just because it is a new album. I can't stand when bands do that. In this day in age when I am penny pinching and coasting on fumes...I do not regret at all the purchase of this album!
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4.0 out of 5 stars impressive follow-up
On their sophomore release, the Alternate Routes have picked right up where they left off with Good and Reckless and True. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album
A great rock mix with poignant lyrics and catchy beats make for a great album to listen and sing along to. Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. Taylor

4.0 out of 5 stars Great - but a file error
The new album from The Alternate Routes is everything I would have hoped for. At this time however there is an error with the MP3 track "Desdemona" - it cuts off at 4:04 and the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by I. Miller

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