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28 July 2007 (released)
28 July 2007
Folk-pop band A.Rex hails from Austin, Texas where they have apparently built up a strong fan base. Of course, most unsigned bands will tell you they have a 'strong fan-base’ and 75% of the time this will consist of family and friends and the odd drunken punter in the local dive where they play a weekly set. When it comes to A.Rex though I’m inclined to believe them, in fact I’m now a member of that fan base - these boys are good.
Lead singer Andrew Espinola has the kind of voice that makes women go weak at the knees, raspy yet melodic, gentle yet intense. The songs have all the melody of a pop ballad without being cheesy and Espinola has that story-telling skill that few lyricists manage to perfect. With soaring pianos and perfect harmonies, Moving Backwards blends Southern folk with mainstream pop resulting in an album that will have appeal across genres. A.Rex’s 'strong fan-base’ looks set to get even stronger.
