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- Summary: The re-recording of the Tucson band's 1985 debut album features the original (and current) line-ups and a proper amp (a Fender 30 this time).
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- Record Label: Fire Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Aug 22, 2018Returns to Valley of Rain, then, is a start-to-finish delight. It’s technically a re-do of the original UK cassette version of Valley of Rain, which had 11 tunes compared to the 10-song US LP.
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MojoAug 22, 2018There's more to the differences between the two versions, however, than a valve amp versus the original's solid state, with over 30 years of musicianship and experience bringing the songs up to modern speed. [Sep 2018, p.92]
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The WireAug 22, 2018This Valley is deeper and wider, thanks in no small part to Gelb’s voice, which has matured beautifully over the decades while retaining its waywardness. It’s exceedingly rare that a Gelb/Sand release is a waste of time, and Returns doesn’t buck that trend. [Sep 2018, p.63]
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UncutAug 22, 2018These warm engaging gnarly songs are vigorously banged out by a mix of the original and current lineups. [Sep 2018, p.30]
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Sep 14, 2018Figuring out the why of Returns to Valley of Rain is probably fruitless, but if Gelb wants to move forward into the past with Giant Sand, at least he's doing so with style and swagger.
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