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Words > Reviews
Reviews: The Tares, The Brother EP
CMJ New Music Report, Issue 615 (April 26, 1999). By Glen Sansone
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From the minute "Mean And Not Enough" kicks into gear like a souped up John Deere tractor, it's easy to hear why the Tares' crisp blend of country, roots rock, and college guitar rock has earned them so many local accolades, including Northwest Arkansas Music Awards for best album, best rock band, and best alternative band. Over the course of The Brother EP's six songs, the Tares offer enough infectious melodies and biting riffs to make them one of the most deserving bands on the alt-country landscape. These four Shavers from Fayetteville, Arkansas, write lean, harmonious tunes with ample, measured backwoods buzz that brings to mind the likes of Son Volt, the Backsliders and Wiskeytown. Given this stylistic victory, you should definitely keep the Tares on your radar.
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In Tune: Don't Miss The Tares
Arkansas Times, April 2, 1999. By Kelley Bass
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The Tares are a definite must-see band, a tight, energetic Fayetteville group that writes rockin' Americanna-style songs that have plenty of heart, soul and backbone. . . . their constant playing has honed them to a razor sharpness.
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There are no fancy production gimmicks or show-off instrumental whizzes. It's what you get when the juiced up techno lubing and fancy electronics are stripped away: good honest music. It's rock with enough whisper of country to give it the same kind of feel you get from Son Volt or Blue Mountain--but it's original. The songs are well crafted, with intelligent lyrics, and are good enough to hold strong for more than just a few years.
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On the Mike: The Tares Play Rock that Rocks
Northwest Arkansas Times Friday, January 8, 1999. By David Wise
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While there are definite hints of a country music influence--as well as southern rock, alternative rock, rockabilly, and a little Texas twang--The Tares can best be described as a straight-forward rock 'n' roll band. If anything, it's more punk than country. . .
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