Vertical Horizon Everything You Want CD

Australian version of the second single off the alternative act's breakthrough album, 'Everything You Want'. Tracks TBA.

Vertical Horizon: Matt Scannell (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, keyboards); Keith Kane (vocals, acoustic guitar); Sean Hurley (bass); Ed Toth (drums, percussion).
Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York; Water Music, Hoboken, New Jersey; The Mix Room, Burbank, California.
Personnel: Matthew Scannell (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards); Keith Kane (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar); Michael Tuller, Mark Endert , Blumpy (keyboards, programming); Jamie Muhoberac, Luis Resto (keyboards); Sean Hurley (bass guitar); Ed Toth (drums, snare drum, percussion); Mark Dufour, Ben Grosse (programming).
Audio Mixers: Mark Endert ; Tom Lord-Alge; Ben Grosse.
Recording information: Bearsville Sound Studios, Bearsville, NY; Electric Lady Studio; Mix Room, Burbank, CA; Sony Studios, Santa Monica, CA; Sound on Sound Studios, New York, NY; The Mix Room, Burbank, CA; Water Music, Hobbken, NJ; Water Music, Hoboken, NJ.
Editors: Michael Tuller; Mark Dufour; Mark Endert ; Ben Grosse.
Photographers: Bunny Yeager; Danny Clinch.
Vertical Horizon's major-label debut, Everything You Want, finds the band strengthening their acoustic jam rock with prominent electric guitars, anthemic hooks, and a clean radio-ready production that brings them in line with the likes of the Wallflowers. Some longtime fans may find this sonic switch-up a little disconcerting, and it is true that the music on Everything You Want doesn't always flow as easily as it did on their indie records, but it does illustrate Vertical Horizon's growth as a band and its best moments show that they're capable of writing a pop hook as easily as Sister Hazel. Granted, that may not be where the group wants to be, but with a production as polished as this, radio play is clearly a concern. It's to Vertical Horizon's credit that they're usually able to balance the radio single with the calmer acoustic jams that won them a cult following in the first place. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Founding members Matthew Scannell and Keith Kane knew they weren't making a lateral move when they filled out their acoustic duet with a rhythm section. Adding bassist Sean Hurley and drummer Ed Toth completed the musical puzzle that would ignite the destiny of Vertical Horizon. The band's sound is best described as a hybrid of Jars of Clay and Live. The band's radio-ready album EVERYTHING YOU WANT bears engaging vocals and instantly likable hooks.
"Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)" is a darkly gentle ballad that talks to the aching heart. Scannell has conceived intense poetic moments, as in "Everything You Want." In "Finding Me," a fragile soul regresses to seek comfort in self-reflection and affliction; and the contrasting vocal harmonies of Scannell and Kane expertly shape the mood. After eight years of honing its craft, Vertical Horizon is poised to bring its musical landscape to the masses.

Q (11/00, p.117) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The template for much that is good about current white American music: beautifully crafted songs...fantastic harmonies...decent lyrics and the sure knowledge that their music will become more rewarding with each play..."