Green Olive Tree - Things I Tried To Be

Sunday 1st July 2001
Green Olive Tree - Things I Tried To Be
Green Olive Tree - Things I Tried To Be

STYLE: Rock
RATING 6 6 6 6 6 6
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 3330-3919
LABEL: Syntax SYD7605
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by James Stafford

This is indie pop/rock, reminiscent in places of The Juliana Theory, but it stands on its own. Musically it has more rock/punk, heavier elements and has a more melancholy feel. The lyrics are Biblically based, covering some interesting topics from a Christian perspective. "No Escape" stands out as a great track, drawing on Psalm 139.1 especially went for the drumming on the album and the effort to make the musical arrangements fit the themes of the songs, such as "Enter Golgotha". Worth checking out.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Chris Bramante in Alexandria VA @ 20:06 on Aug 19 2008

I agree with Jay--it was a great band. All of them are still doing music, though.



Posted by jay in dixie @ 09:37 on Aug 6 2007

GOT is amazing!......i'm sad they broke up....



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