Pale Stars

Brandt Huseman (one of the founders of The GreenberyWoods and Splitsville member) has joined up with some incredibly talented musicians in Baltimore to unleash the Pale Stars on us all. And Thank The Heavens For That! The 11 perfectly timed, sublimely rhapsodic songs evoke warm memories of The Greenberry Woods, . . . Squeeze, a moody Matthew Sweet and Gin Blossoms - with styled choruses and hooks and a bunch of songs that sound like they belong on radio through-out the Western world. Huseman is in confident artistic voice here, interlacing long, languid memorable, classic power pop melodies, angelic harmonies and plenty of flavorful guitar licks.

- Not Lame Recordings - Not Lame Recordings

Reviewer: edward higgins

this cd was recommended to me by the lovely marlene who works at not lame and makes buying cd's there such a pleasant experience. this is a remarkable piece of music that just flows from your speakers and after the 40 minutes of music is over you realize it went much too quickly. this is definitely one of the best cd's i've heard in a long time. make it a point to obtain this, especially if you were a fan of the late, great splitsville. 5 big stars for these pale stars and i can only hope there will be more product from them. to quote mr. bodeen; big time extremely highly recommended! - Consumer review from Not Lame Recordings

"The first time I saw these guys, it was apparent they had something
special. It's rare when you hear new music for the first time and the songs
get stuck in your head. Pale Stars craft power-pop melodies with great
hooks, and make it all look so easy....." - Bob Waugh - Program Director, WRNR Radio Annapolis Maryland

Translated:
Ten years ago The Greenberry Woods made two beautiful records somewhere between powerpop and rootsy rock. The band, around Brandt and Matt Huseman originate from Baltimore, Maryland, transformed to Splitsville and focused themselves on Phil Spector/Brian Wilson-like orchestra pop.Splitsville still exists, but Brandt Huseman formed with musician friends an interlude and baptized it The Pale Stars.

The Pale Stars is definitely not a pale picture and definitely not a snack, as this CD is well rounded melodious pop rock with hints of country rock is too good for that. For starters, Brandt Huseman has an excellent voice - reminding us of Toad The Wet Sprockets Glen Philips - writing spicy and catchy rock tunes and playing beautiful guitar. Next to the Toad The Wet Sprockets influence (understood with the good starting time) there are comparisons to be made with The Gin Blossoms and The Mother Hips.
This is most noticable in the quality songs Heavy Changes, Everything's Wrong, Mercy, Long Way Down and the other seven songs are simply well planned radio friendly rock songs with beautiful melodies and guitar work. With The Pale Stars Brandt Huseman made the long expected Greenberry Woods third record. Beautiful. (Wiebren Rijkeboer) The Pale Stars are available via CDbaby. - www.alcountry.nl