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Aussie singer/songwriter Russ Aimz slyly mixes the styles of early American and Brit folk singers with both edgy and pop modern styles. Balladic songs Melt and The Grampians Song have [+]iTunes: CRUZE is also NOW available for YOUR iPod from iTunes
Aussie singer/songwriter Russ Aimz slyly mixes the styles of early American and Brit folk singers with both edgy and pop modern styles. Balladic songs Melt and The Grampians Song have these dramatic harmonies with this undeniable backdrop you can't help but latch on to. Idols and Heroes has a sort of retro folk quality while still maintaining a more current edge. Russ has that certain something you can't quit place, but it works.
Reviewer - Music Morsels, Serge Entertainment Group (USA) April 06 http://www.serge.org/0406albumcapsules.html
The passionate strains of "The Grampians Song" opens Russ Aimz' debut confidently. His earthy voice and the soaring strings work well together. Aimz, an Australian singer makes music that has me thinking of other bands from that country. I'm hoping it's not all prejudice on my part. "Melt" recalls the Go-Betweens literate jangle, and its exuberance is all its own. Aimz is clearly capable of making hopeful songs without being too sentimental. "Victoria" is gorgeous and epic and rhymes the title with 'euphoria' just because it can.
"If I Give" has a message but exhibits enough self-doubt too not become too preachy. "If I give to others will there be anything left for me" ponders the narrator. The anthemic chorus and the use of strings work well here. A version of Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy" closes the record nicely. This is a very nice debut.
Copyright © 2006 Anna Maria Stjärnell (Sweden) Reviewer from Luna Kaf'e (Norway) March 06
Melbourne based singer/songwriter/guitarist Russ Aimz has finally dropped his much awaited debut album. Beautifully presented with original artwork, pics etc, ‘Cruze’ is the kind of album perfect for those long country drives, capturing the very essence of the places Russ writes and sings about. Able to hold a note well and with some truly inspirational sounds, Aimz leaves his mark. Adding his own version of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Gypsy’ shows Russ likes to challenge himself while also demonstrating his range and diversity. Best songs range from the slow moving ‘Here We Are’ through the upbeat, earthy folk feel of ‘Postcard’ to the haunting ‘Mathew’. With numerous awards behind him, Russ is well on the way to followin
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