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Surrey Lane recalls commercial-pop groups like the Wallflowers and even the Little River Band, outfits that could write ultra-melodic songs for radio with their guitars tied behind their backs.
-Bob Gulla, CDNOW
- CDNOW
When I first listened to Surrey Lane's newest CD The Long Way Home I was bowled over by its passion and honesty. These were not just musicians, but poets and philosophers.
- Carol Anne Pagliotti,
- Score! Music Magazine
The irresistibly upbeat and uplifting opening number "You Believed" firmly sets the tone for the catchy, tunefully tasty 'n twangy folksy country-rock melodicism to come. The soulfully heartfelt vocals cut deep while the divinely harmonic arrangements and ceaselessly propulsive rhythm never hit a remotely sour or off-putting note. All in all, it's one helluva a damn fine album.
- Jersey Beat
- Jersey Beat
A refreshing breath of life to the airwaves with their brand of melodic pop/rock that features loads of musical hooks, gorgeous vocal harmonies layered into rhythmic grooves and powerful lyrics.
- Larry Clarke - Compact Discussions 12
With their latest release the band has created their best work yet, a balanced album of driving sing-along pop tunes.
-Cahir O'Doherty - The Irish Immigrant
When I was told that Surrey Lane had written a song in tribute to the victims of Sept 11th, I knew immediately that it was something I needed to hear. By coincidence, I had been planning a story on my ABC News Radio program “Perspective” on the musical response to 9/11. As soon as I heard Surrey Lane perform “Love Must Grow”, I knew it, and NOT Paul McCartney's “Freedom”... would be the focal point of the story. Not surprisingly, the response from listeners was enthusiastic. At once mournful and inspiring, “Love Must Grow” instantly gets in your head and heart... and stays there.
- Hank Weinbloom Producer, “Perspective” ABC News Radio
- ABC News Radio
9/11 brought many challenges to our city. One was to heal and grow. For that reason, when we discovered Surrey Lane's moving tribute to the events of that day, their single “Love Must Grow,” we quickly made it available on NewYorkCity.com. We expected an enthusiastic response, but nothing quite prepared us for what happened. Not only did “Love Must Grow” quickly become our most popular link and our top download of all time, the global response was truly extraordinary. Users and listeners from as far away as Japan, Korea, Pakistan and even Bangladesh (!) sent us comments praising the song, and thanking us for making it available. And for good reason. Surrey Lane embodies the best of NYC. They blend exceptionally strong vocal, musical and lyrical talent with what can only be called a hip urban old world sensibility. And like NYC, their big, generous sound appeals to a global audience. They quite simply rock.
- Sean Miller CEO, NewYorkCity.com
- NewYorkCity.com
By: Michael Allison
Artist: Surrey Lane ( www.surreylane.com )
Title: The Long Way Home
Label: Piltown Entertainment
Genre: Pop/Rock
Surrey Lane is a band that rings with that familiar sound and style that is so prevalent in pop music, but there's something unique about this band and their music that I just can't seem to put my finger on. Maybe it's that fact that I'm usually not into most pop music styles, but I can definitely see myself listening to Surrey Lane. There's something about the lyrics of these songs that hits home for me. They are great songs with great melodies, but it's more personal for me. That's when I know that the music is really special. Not just to me, but to the masses. Any band who can relate to its audience and the human emotions of it's listeners is definitely on the right track. I can certainly see this band resting nicely on the top 40 with this album.
There are a few great songs on this album that would more than likely make great singles, and do very well on American radio. The song 'Some Days' comes to mind. It's a great song with an excellent hook and melody that would carry it far on today's top 40 radio. With the right backing and management, this band is sure to be huge. I can see it, and I'm even looking forward to it. Check this band out and see what a future super band sounds like in its young stages. You'll be glad you did.
The Rundown
Lyrics/Songwriting: 4 Stars
Production Quality: 5 Stars
Musicianship: 4 Stars
Originality: 3 Stars
Over All: 5 Stars
Review on the Web: http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=7434
- Music Dish
Discography
Some Days (single) Climbed to 98 on the FMQB Natonal charts
Produced by: Frank D. Fagnano
Engineered by: Frank D. Fagnano
Recorded at Marion Studios and BMF
Mastered by Andy VanDette at Masterdisk, NYC.
The Long Way Home
Produced by: Frank D. Fagnano
Engineered by: Frank D. Fagnano
Recorded at Marion Studios and BMF
Mastered by Andy VanDette at Masterdisk, NYC.
Love Must Grow
Produced by: Surrey Lane and Frank Fagnano
Engineered by: Frank D. Fagnano
Recorded at Marion Studios
Surrey Lane
Produced by: Frank D. Fagnano
Engineered by: Frank D. Fagnano
Recorded at Marion Studios
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Bio
Have you ever had such an intense passion for something that you would change your life for the one-in-a-million chance to achieve it? Well, consider this… Surrey Lane lead vocalist Enda Keegan quit high school in Ireland because his principal thought music was a ‘hobby’ and wanted him to pursue a career in woodworking. Risking it all, Keegan began performing in pubs throughout the Irish countryside by night, picking cabbage by day. One evening, an American businessman watched Keegan perform one of his original songs, and then made him a life altering proposal: an all expense paid college education to further his musical aspirations... no strings attached. He accepted the opportunity.
For months, drummer and fellow student Kevin Jahoda had heard about ‘the Irish Guy’ on campus but had never met him. “My schedule was crazy and I was always playing,” Jahoda recalls. “One night we just kind of met in the hallway. He was frustrated over something. We chilled out and talked about things, and we’ve been the best of friends ever since.”
The guys moved to New York City, form a band, and decided to start recording. Halfway through the recording of The Long Way Home, Surrey Lane halted production to record the single, Love Must Grow, which sprung from the events of Sept. 11th. Written for the benefit of a charity organization devoted to assisting the families of the victims of the tragedy, Love Must Grow became one of the fastest selling singles in the history of record retail site CDBaby.com. The song was highlighted in an ABC News Radio feature that featured Surrey Lane and Sir Paul McCartney.
Surrey Lane returned to the studio in late 2001 to finish The Long Way Home, completing the CD in the spring of 2002. Mastered by MasterDisk Chief Engineer Andy VanDette, the CD was released on June 27th. Bob Gulla from CDNOW commented “Surrey Lane recalls commercial-pop groups like the Wallflowers and even the Little River Band, outfits that could write ultra-melodic songs for radio with their guitars tied behind their backs”.
In September of 2003 the band released Some Days to national radio outlets. Some Days charted in the top 100 on the national charts. Jahoda and Keegan then began The Long Way Home Acoustic Tour in May, 2004. The tour began at The Goldhawk in Hoboken, NJ and brought the band to over 25 states and to thousands of fans. “We were curious how much of an impact Some Days had for us. When you can perform in Cedar Falls, IA on a Tuesday night to hundreds of fans who have never before seen you live and they are singing along… you know it’s had a huge impact,” explains Keegan. The band will continue to tour throughout 2005.
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