Belle Starr "Far As The Wind Blows"

The Band:

Belle Starr was an Americana band from St. Louis, Missouri. They were active in the 1990s and their sound was described as a blend of country and rock, with a "low-key, deceptively easy-going" feel. A review from Country Standard Time praised the band's ability to fuse different genres.

Members Of The Band:

Spencer Marquardt: Drums

Lynne Reif: Vocalist and songwriter

John Horton: Guitarist (including lap steel)

Fred Teutenberg: Bass

Kip Loui: Singer/guitarist and songwriter

The recording features 13 tracks, with titles like "Stolen Glances," "Santa Fe," and the title track, "Far as the Wind Blows and was released in 1996.

The recording was produced by Belle Starr, David Torretta, and the BJAM Boys.

Here is a summary of the key points from the review:

The reviewer, describes the album as a "delightfully low-key, deceptively easy-going collection of music" that grows on the listener with each play. The album is praised for successfully fusing country and rock, recalling the sound of the late 60s and early 70s.

The album is considered one of the strongest debuts of 1996.

The reviewer notes that there isn't a single weak song on the album.

Kip Loui is identified as a talent of "rare caliber" as a songwriter.

Lynne Reif (vocalist) and John Horton (guitarist) are both mentioned for their promising performances.

Reviewed by Eric Zehnbauer

Phonographic Copyright – Bjam Records Inc.

Recorded At – Premier Studios, St. Louis, Missouri

Mixed At- – Premier Studios, St. Louis, Missouri

Mixed At – The Playroom Recording Studios, St. Louis, MO

Mastered At – Ardent Studios by Larry Nix

Glass Mastered At – Disc Manufacturing, Inc.

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