THE MUSIC...
Hands of Love:
Not Lame, 5-27-05 "Scarlet Crush provide a rich, highly textured, full amplified guitar sound that is a balm to the pop senses, all tempered by vivid, rich harmonic landscapes and big, anthmemic chords and, those vocals, unashamedly soaring. Crystal clear production, crackling passion, unrelenting, rewarding and breathtaking choruses(they don`t let up!) - it`s the full pop package."
Rich Kane, OC Weekly 6-4-04 "...wads of potential hits here..."
Jennifer Corday, OC Metro 5-27-04 "...nothing short of amazing... the whole CD is a great listen. This is one CD you won't want to eject."
John Borack, Amplifier Magazine #42 6-04 "...'Hands of Love' is modern rock for now people...."
Worth Waiting For:
Wayne Resnick- KFI Radio said:
"It kinda makes all those
bands like Vertical Horizon and Matchbox 20 sound like a big old bucket of
horrible puke!"
"Sounds impeccable, tons
of harmonies"
C.D. Review ...Goldmine Magazine (#553)...October 5, 2001:
Scarlet Crush - Worth Waiting
For
After one listen to Worth Waiting For, the debut release from
Orange County, Calif. pop quintet Scarlet Crush, a question immediately leaps
to mind: "This is their first album?" The
performances, songwriting, arrangements and vocals on this disc are so polished,
so smooth and so letter-perfect that they belie the fact that this is a freshman
release - and from an indie
label act, yet!
Often sounding like a wonderful alliance between the Rembrandts
and Crowded House (with some added muscle), Scarlet Crush is all about the
songs, which they have in spades. From the pop rush of "Mother Theresa"
to the swaggering rock of "Something To Say" and from the gentle
"I'll Fall For You" to the slightly Caribbean-sounding "The
Truth About You," there is nary a false step
to be found on Worth Waiting For.
Other high-water marks here include the updated Beatles moves of "My
Favorite Record Shop," the shimmering "She's The One" (which
provides a showcase for the band's pristine harmony vocals) and the absolutely
gorgeous - albeit brief - ballad "Little Wings." There is also a
palpable air of spirituality in many of the album's lyrics, but rather than
beat the listener over the head with their beliefs, Scarlet Crush instead
opt for subtlety, preferring to let the listeners decide how they want to
interpret things.
Impeccably produced by fellow Orange
County resident/pop artist Walter
Clevenger, Scarlet Crush's Worth Waiting For
is a most impressive debut and one that should appeal
to connoisseurs of slick (that's a good thing), radio-ready pop 'n' roll.
- John M. Borack
C.D. Review ...Not Lame Recordings
Scarlet Crush - Worth Waiting
For
Word: One of the better new bands on the pop scene! Produced by Walter Clevenger,
Scarlet Crush has many a great sound of classic power pop that
is one of the most 'across-the-board' appeal and make up. 12
songs, all outstanding and exquisitely recorded, filled to the utter
max with gooey, sweet and pure vocals layered and layered, with spot-on guitars
that reach heavenward and open up any cloudy sky. Fans of early Posies
and classic Rembrandts material, will notice a strong resemblane of the blendings
of Stringfellow/Auer on many tracks, as well. Slice after slice of glossy
and thrilling and imaginatively played power pop. Scarlet Crush: Come to the
Front Of The Class of 2001! Extremely Highly Recommended.
ARTIST: SCARLET CRUSH SONG: SHE'S
THE ONE GENRE: POP / AAA / HOT ADULT CONTEMPORARY SIMILAR:
GOO GOO DOLLS / REMBRANDTS / SISTER HAZEL ------------------------------------
Note: The standard of comparison for reviews is, according to editorial
policy, "the best that’s ever been done." The reviewer (Chris
K.) is a veteran radio programmer. Please read his bio for more
information." The Review: I had to actually wait several days in order to
review this band and it’s music. Drawing definitively from the Goo Goo Dolls,
and Rembrandts, and Sister Hazel, the tone imparted on this song is
refreshing, reflective, tight, light, and airy contemporary acoustic pop.
There’s not a single reason why this song cannot be
added, right now to any Hot AC or AAA station in America. It really is that
good. She’s the One is not supposed to be a deep thinking song.
This is pop rock, meant to talk about boy girl things and impart a good feeling.
It succeeds on all levels. It’s performance is
noticeably flawless, the production pristine, the content what
it’s supposed to be. Hey, sometimes you just need to have some good time summer
music in the player, ya know what I mean? Will the boys ever rock the world
of those who think that lyrics have to be something other than the misogynist
young white boy angst so prevalent today? Nope … However, if your taste in
music is more directly related to the Beach Boys "Fun Fun Fun til her daddy
took her t-bird away" lineage, then here’s a band and a song that fits in
real well.
Chris K. Pro Critic Radio
Charisma: 9.00 Technical Skill: 8.00 Structure: n/a Interest: 8.50 Lyrics:
7.00 Performance: 8.50 Arrangement: n/a Recording Quality: 8.50 Long Term
Appeal: 8.50 OVERALL: 8.20
Other reviews from Gods of Music....
SOMETHING
TO SAY.... "I want to
put the top down and just bop along with this one. Overall, cool jam."
MOTHER
THERESA ...."This is one seriously excellent
band with tons of potential."
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C.D. Review...Orange County Register...June 22, 2001 "stunning song craft, powerful musical chops"
C.D. Review...Orange County Register...May 25, 2001 "songs that are as powerful as they are crunchy"
C.D. Review...Live Magazine...June 2001 "it seems to me that it would be impossible not to love this CD"
C.D. Review...Power of Pop...August 3, 2001 "...able to convey a subtle undercurrent of spirituality that never detracts from the power of its repertoire...Scarlet Crush has what it takes to satisfy powerpop cravings and more"
C.D. Review...Shake It Up...August 2001 "Straightforward pop rock is what Scarlet Crush have to offer on Worth Waiting For, all nicely wrapped up in some fine playing and a solid production from Walter Clevenger."
C.D. Review...Amplifier magazine...Sept.-Oct. 2001 "the band's debut album will very likely make pop fans all over the world take notice. It's a mighty strong piece of work"
Random facts and raves:
Michelle Emard- LIVE Magazine issue of Jan. 2003
Rich Kane- O.C. Weekly issue
of 7-26-02 "...fantabulous
power-pop songs, filled with sweet, high, stick-in-your-head Beatles-y harmonies
and enough frazzled, shrieky guitars (three of ’em, remember, not counting
the bass) to keep things ornery."
LIVE PERFORMANCE Reviews:
Rich Kane- O.C. Weekly issue of 3-15-02 (on the OC Music Awards 'Best Live Act' performances) "Scarlet Crush: Infectious muscle pop that blew the shorts off just about everyone else." (or try this)
Rich Kane- O.C. Weekly issue of 8-3-01 (on Scarlet Crush's IPO set July 29,2001): ..."OC's Scarlet Crush, who always come freshly stocked with fresh tunes and an abundance of electric guitars. They dished out their usual combo plate of tight three-man harmonies and sweet melody-sopped sighs, many straight off their nifty new 'Worth Waiting For' album, like 'Something To Say', an excellent pure pop anthem..."
June 28th, 2001...@ The Galaxy Concert Theatre...from LIVE Magazine "...I had no idea what I was about to see. Scarlet Crush was AWESOME live!"
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