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Product Description Wicked Smile is the highly anticipated debut release from the dual female fronted band, Chapter in Verse. Having amassed a large and loyal following throughout New England on word of mouth about their powerful and energetic live shows, this Boston-based quintet fronted by two women released this debut CD in April of 1999. Wicked Smile immediately hit the #1 position on the Tower Records (Boston) chart and #8 in the Billboard Regional Heatseeker chart. The nine tracks on Wicked Smile written by frontwomen Brenda White and Rachel Clayton are " a joy to listen to because it is professionally done yet it encapsulates their energy. The album has all the hallmarks of a live band that's just hitting its peak." [Jon Steltenpohl, Consumable Online, April 26, 1999] The liner notes are full of live photographs of the band, the back of the tray card has a colorized photo from a live Boston show and features dozens of Chapter in Verse fans. Fans have an extra special treat when they remove the CD from the tray! From the Label Chapter in Verse is a new girl group out of New England that will blow the socks off of fans of straight-forward female rock bands. Dueling vocals and acoustic guitars haven't been done this well since the early Indigo Girls, and the additional band members skew the sound a bit towards Chrissie Hynde or early Melissa Etheridge and the rougher feel of a Concrete Blonde. The beat is strong and the vocals are inspired. Lead members Brenda White and Rachel Clayton share duties as song writers and lead singers. Their lyrics are drawn from the same well, and their musical styles mesh fluidly. They seem to share the music equally, and the balance bodes well for them. The chance of one "Garfunkeling" the other is slim. Their harmonies and lyrical counterpoints fit seamlessly and owe a debt to the Indigo Girls sound. Their meeting at an open mike explains a lot, and the touches of mandolin and harmonica don't hurt the comparison either. Fortunately, the punchy lyrics and electric guitar draw them away from being a Indigo Girls clone, and make the comparison simply a reference point for the genre. In grand indie tradition, the production is raw and untouched. It is a joy to listen to because it is professionally done yet it encapsulates their energy. The album has all the hallmarks of a live band that's just hitting its peak. The overdubs are few and far between, and the music sounds exactly like it must on the mixing board in the clubs. The liner notes support this theory. Each shot is of the band members with instruments in hand -- grimacing at a note or lost in the groove of the song. Unfortunately, this sort of band seems to be falling out of vogue at the moment. At its essence, Chapter in Verse is a rock band. You won't find any trendy Party of Five songs on Wicked Smile or any VH-1 ready Jewel ballads. These are heartfelt, straightforward songs without any frills or synthesizers. There's passion in this album, and without a doubt, Chapter in Verse will continue to be a band that builds a strong, solid following based on intense live performances. Here's your chance to say you knew them when. About the Artist Chapter in Verse is: Brenda White - Songs, Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin & Harmonica Rachel Clayton - Songs, Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin & Harmonica Steve Tobey - Drums, Djimbe, Backing vocals Richard Cramer - Lead guitar, Mandolin Chris Tilden - Bass guitar See more
I know I'm a little late to the game, here, but hey - I'm in Philly, and as this crew is pretty New England-based - it took a little longer ... but the wait was worth it. I goes back a ways (went to college with Rachel where the idea of her being a rock star would have been met with a "what?" kind of reaction ... but she did) and I remember catching earlier performances - when they first started in the lower floor of Coco's ... and let me tell you ... they've come a long way, baby! What a great sound! lively, catchy, fun! They have energy, and skill, nice strong voices - the whole package - but without pretension. They each share the "limelight" nicely singing together as opposed to one singing "over" the other. I like all of the songs, personal favorites would be "Don't Cry" and "Anything." I wish they'd get down here to the city of brotherly love! They'd do ju-u-u-ust fine! For Philly folks - If you like June Rich - you would love Chapter in Verse. Buy the album. You'll be glad you did ... Rachel, my friend ... if they could see you now!