That’s So Fetch – A Pop Culture Blog

Shane Alexander
The Sky Below

In Stores & Available on iTunes

Independent artists are beginning to take over the musical landscape of the modern day recording industry and Shane Alexander is leading the way with his latest effort, The Sky Below.  As I make a mental note of the sonic quality of this record mixed with the brilliant lyricism and professional instrumentation, I begin to question why an artist this respectable is independently funding his own career.  Major label deal or not, Alexander is making a name for himself.

Bassist Chad Crawford does a great job of musically setting the mood of this album and it is ever-so-evident in the groovy, “Homesick Again“, that features a sick bass line and stylistic Rhodes piano.  The standout song is the melodic-love-piece, opening track, “Amsterdam“.  “I can still see you standing there as the leaves fell down on old Dam Square with endless eyes and windy hair you turned my world around.” (listen in player below)

Usually I am bombarded with emails from garage bands asking me to review their album, but this time I actually contacted Shane to ask for a press kit and a copy of his latest album.  I have no interest in wasting your time with marginal talent and  The Sky Below is no exception.  The title track, “The Sky Below“, a Simon & Garfunkel-ish folk tune with a Blackbird-esque metronome, and the last song, “Feels Like The End“, are definite downloads and worth every penny at .99 cents each.  Do your ears a favor and buy this album.  You won’t regret it.

Standout tracks: “Amsterdam“, “Outside The Lines“, “She Didn’t Need Me“, “Feels Like The End”

Shane is on tour and his new album, The Sky Below, is available now on iTunes.

Visit Shane at www.shanealexandermusic.com or www.myspace.com/shanealexander.