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September 8, 2003 — It's Week #2 of our
promotion program for the hottest new compilation CD,
Decent Xposure. Read on to learn more about the emerging
artists featured on the album, and how you can win your
copy, FREE. This week we take a look at 3 of the artists
featured on the CD.
Ingram Hill
Will I Ever Make It Home
 The
pop/rock quartet is originally from Tennessee…although
who would know, because they're so popular that touring
has made them residents of the road. "Will I Ever Make
It Home" is off their debut album, "Until Now", and
the band has already released its second song collection.
I've heard the hype about them but never listened to
the tunes until I heard the Decent Xposure compilation,
and I'm very glad I did – I may just have a new
favorite band.
This song has a great alternative rock feel with valiant
lyrics about wanting to be home. In it, Hill isn't afraid
to expose himself as confused, scared and vulnerable…but
does so with such an upbeat electric and bass guitar
rock sound that it feels alright for him to be a bit
off track. The song definitely has an upbeat feel, as
Hill sings "The plans I had were quickly destroyed/The
problem was one I couldn't avoid." I've got a Graham
Colton/Michael Celedon vibe going on listening to this
tune. After hearing this, I'd definitely pick up the
album, and I wouldn't think twice about it not living
up to the precedent this song sets.
Good Brother Earl
Lonely Heart
 Good
Brother Earl hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The
band is notably recognized for playing with Boyd Tinsley
of the Dave Matthews Band, and are currently working
on their next album. It's roots rock, chock full of
jam band riffs. And if you're into that stuff, they're
definitely worth checking out in depth.
Encountering a song you don't care for really makes
a compilation CD good. That's how I felt when I listened
to this song, because it honestly didn't grip me at
all. It started off a little too country/bluegrass for
me. The lead vocals are decent, and although there are
some alternative rock transitions (electric guitar),
it just didn't seem to fit the rest of the album. Still,
Decent Xposure highlights good musicians, and this band
is definitely up to par in the alternative country/jam
band genre. If you like Virginia Coalition, you will
probably enjoy this song. It wasn't my favorite, but
it is easy to see why this band was selected for such
an elite anthology.
Ari Hest
Consistency
At just 24-years-old, Ari Hest has not only made beautiful
music; he's already made a name for himself in the music
industry. The New York native has toured the country,
and frequents colleges. Performing with such acts as
Pete Francis and John Mayer, Hest's contribution to
Decent Exposure gives a small taste of all that the
singer/songwriter has to offer. Prior to this release,
he was already on my list of favorite musicians, so
I endorse him wholeheartedly.
Even though I don't think this song represents Hest's
best work, it's a great tune, nevertheless. "Consistency",
originally off of his CD Incomplete, is about
yearning for stability in life, and Hest exuberates
this longing with raw lyrics and a sound to match. A
blend of acoustics and guitar rhythms, the song takes
you through bluesy riffs with great drumming, and winds
up at a peak with a wailing horn interlude. This is
where Hest shines, at his acoustic best. It's jam band
meets big band — which means it's one-of-a-kind
and that is why it rocks.
Related Articles:
Discovering Artists to
Give Away Free Decent Xposure Compilation CDs:
Six-Week Promotion Launches
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Two — InGram Hill, Good Brother Earl, Ari
Hest
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Three — Oval Opus, Averi, Julius Bragg
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Four— The Low Life, Brendan Breen, Ordinary
Peoples
Decent Xposure Compilation:
Week Five — Pete Schmidt, MER, Melbourne
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