Music Review

Hold Tight the Ropes (2002)

EW's GRADE
B+

Details Release Date: May 07, 2002; Lead Performance: Elk City; Genre: Rock

Catchier than the Cowboy Junkies, messier than Mazzy Star (both of whom they recall), this Brooklyn trio specializes in an affecting strain of dreamy indie pop topped with rootsy influences. The vocal interplay between Renee LoBue and Peter Langland-Hassan is a special treat -- as are evocative, heartbroken tunes like ''Once and for All.''

Originally posted Jul 12, 2002 Published in issue #662 Jul 12, 2002 Order article reprints

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