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About the Artist
The first CD release by Detour is self-titled. They are a blues-influenced rock band that is an unexpected DETOUR from mainstream rock. The band was born in New York City after a tireless search for musicians that could create it's distinctive sound. Now they are finally able to express their music through their combined talents.Steve Berman fills out the band in three ways. His fascination with the blues pushed him onto the stage. His prior musical experiences helped him to develop the angst-ridden sexuality that is so evident in his singing, while his blues background turned him into a rock-steady rhythm guitarist, a passionate harmonica player, and a soulful composer..The lead guitarist, Mike Smiddy, has a playing style that is very much rooted in the blues. One reviewer from the Musician's Exchange described his solos as 'vibrant'. His talents don't end there, though; he is also the primary composer, as well as the producer of the album.Chris Lewis is the bassis! t, and occasionally does some lead singing for the band. His experiences, spanning many years and many musical styles, have given his playing and singing an arrogant assurance that asserts itself well onstage.Neil Kirby, the drummer, is the most experienced of the four musicians. His enormous talent and jazz training puts an innovative spin on traditional rock and blues drumming patterns. He was fortunate enough to have backed up some notable musicians, including Meat Loaf and Jimmy Webb.The three composers' writing styles are just as diverse as their playing techniques. Mike's style of writing is exemplified in 'Broken Box', a song that is engaging and forceful, but never typical. Chris' music, on the other hand, seems to vibrate from within. In his two songs, 'T-Square' and 'The Loner', he uses unusual melodies to put over his insightful lyrics. Steve writes about the wrecks and raptures of the heart. His song, 'Let It Ride', expresses the melancholy anger that everyone has ! felt at some time, though they may never admit it to themselves. Others of his songs, such as 'High Cost', explore the lust and fantasy that is found in love. These three writers' efforts, in combination, make the band's music unique because they make it possible to have a cohesive unit without anyone having to sacrifice his individuality.
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Rock that you grew up with; hard, heavy, and bluesy.
DETOUR
DETOUR,Detour,DETOUR,DETOUR: The NEW WAVE of AMERICAN ROCK 'N' ROLL...,Rock/Pop
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Coming...Ready or Not!
Fast Cars Manufacturer: Detour ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B00005N8H9 Release Date: 2006-03-23 |
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The music on the album is British Powerpop from the late 70's, the songs were our live set playing with bands such as The Jam, The Buzzcocks, XTC, The rezillos, and many gigs on our own. We are now playing again and have just returned from Tokyo.Album Description
Full title - Fast Cars - Coming...Ready Or Not! Fast Cars were one of the most underrated bands from Manchester scene in the late 70s. They played with XTC, The Buzzcocks, Joy Division, The Fall, The Rezillos and supported The Jam. Their brilliant debut single 'The Kids Just Wanna Dance' picked up daytime Radio One play and they were almost signed by The Jams A&R man at Polydor. Of Course, the music has a nasty habit of turning it's back on some great bands and sadly this is what happened, in the early 80s the band split, disillusioned with all the bullshit that the industry was throwing up. 16 original powerpop tunes plus two covers, Bowies 'Suffragette City' & the Holland/Holland/Dozier number 'This Old Heart Of Mine'. Detour Records. 2001.Customer Reviews:
Top pop punk from England.......2006-01-15
A Power Pop Classic!.......2005-10-12
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No Detour Ahead
Gloria Lynne Manufacturer: Muse Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000008BMP Release Date: 1994-03-17 |
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JAZZ DIVA TOUR-DE-FORCE!! BRAVO GLORIA!!.......2004-04-12
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So Much Hate
Xtraverts Manufacturer: Detour ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk
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ASIN: B00000847Z Release Date: 1997-10-01 |
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Fighting for You
Detour One Eighty Manufacturer: Spring Hill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock
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ASIN: B000HRMDSI Release Date: 2006-09-26 |
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A solid fusion of power and raw emotion, Detour 180 is loud, hooky rock with soul--music that captures heart and passion.Customer Reviews:
I love song #2.......2007-03-09
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Retrospective: 1982-84
System 56 Manufacturer: Detour ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock
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ASIN: B000CA9KAO Release Date: 2003-11-25 |
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Barnes Bar-B-Q
Bar B Q Barnes & The Rib Tones Manufacturer: Detour Pictures ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000AA4OLG Release Date: 2005-07-13 |
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13 original songs with a frequent nod toward bitter-sweet nostalgia. The sound would be somewhat reminiscent of Springsteens "Nebraska". However, the inspiration here would be the hight-desert of Idaho. 10% of the proceeds of this album will benefit Heifer International (www.heifer.org)
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Detour Allure
Charlemagne Manufacturer: Sidecho Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000BC8SME Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
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Carl Johns is Charlemagne. But he's been known as Carl Johns before — like when he was born in Southern Indiana in the mid-'70s, and when he started playing the drums (his first instrument). He was also Carl Johns when he left the Hoosier State and relocated to Madison, Wisconsin eight years ago, learned to play guitar and ended up in the group Noahjohn (a sort of a psychedelic Americana project, depending on which album you're listening to), of which released four albums from 1999 to 2004, and toured all over the U.S. and U.K. Detour Allure was co-produced by Charlemagne and The Arty Bastard (real name: Curtis Whaley, keyboard player and graphic designer for the disc), and it was the first time the two paired up as a production team. "Curtis and I worked really well together," says Johns. "I really enjoyed working with Curtis. He's a Southern gentleman with Euro flavor, which I think comes through on the record. He's equally at home at cookouts and art openings! , a subtle iconoclast." Detour Allure launches with a triumvirate of material — specifically "Greyhound," "Pink and Silver" and "Nematode" — that, according to Johns, sets the parameters for the rest of the album and dictates "the palette that we're working with." "Greyhound" is self-tagged as a "lazy pop song," on the slower end of a mid-tempo pace. (The song's chorus is where the album title was lifted.) The upbeat "Pink and Silver" sports an `80s feel, with plenty of hooks and fuzzy tones. Johns' psychedelic influences make an appearance in the middle section of "Nematode," which fires off with rough drum beats, acoustic guitars and a female voice, then breaks into a pop song with male/female vocal interplay. And when it's all said and done, the core of Charlemagne's Detour Allure is Johns' songwriting common denominator: the exploration of mystery and becoming comfortable with the unknown. The juxtaposition of such elements in Detour Allure includes offering pop melodies of intimate scenarios (conception, knitting, travel, gossip, card games, etc.) ? the familiar and "known" ? amidst psychedelia and a wash of sound ? the undefined and "unknown."Customer Reviews:
Sweet melodies and harmonies.......2006-03-25
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Detour 180
Manufacturer: Cross Driven Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock
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ASIN: B0001HPBA6 Release Date: 2004-06-22 |
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Good, but could be better..........2004-05-09
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Detour
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ASIN: B00000JZQA Release Date: 1999-07-05 |
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Third single from the vociferous Scottish alternative rock trio's 1999 & second album, 'Social Dancing'. Contains 'Detour' (Single Version), 'Kiss And Tell' and 'Why Don't We Go Home?'. Digipak. 1999 release.|
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Vol. 3-Takin' a Detour
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ASIN: B000LRY9TA Release Date: 2007-01-30 |
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The third installment of this classic series that highlights the latest crop of bands from around the world all fighting for recognition! Each band deliver two of their most powerful tracks. First up is 96 Tsu Bu No Namida, which translates to `96 Tears'. This band are from outta Japan and are stuck in a Timewarp. Two amazing garage punkers that could of come straight out of Bedrock! Next up is another amazing band from the land of the rising sun, The Freaque. They have already played in the UK at one of Alan McGee's nights and went down a storm. The first track by them has already been picked up by a film company in Japan. Oh my god, here come the yellow peril of Newcastle's Janorak! Mixing some damned find futuristic lyrics along with some mighty fine Devo-tistic imagery. Leaving the UK for a while, we now delivery one of the two bands featured here from Austria. Out of the ashes of `The Jaybirds', we bring you the Music Department. Two fine Heavy Psych tracks that will leave you worn-out and gasping for air. Next up is a new band called Sawdust Of Caesars. Hailing from the Bromley area, this smartly dressed crew play some neat '60s beat. Now back to Austria for the second lot that has grown from the break-up of the Jaybirds, The Subcandies. Swivel are next up from outta Bognor Regis. Two perfect in yer face tracks with no holds barred! Germany's The Monocaines give us two organ driven danceable gems that any dance floor would welcome. Last up is the new group on the scene, The Q from Gloucestershire are one hell of a band to watch out for. Very catchy and could of given the Paul Weller a run for his money if this band were around back in the heyday of `79!. Detour. 2006.Rock Music: