The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads by Lift To Experience - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

How's this for a concept album: three musicians from Denton, TX, with the help of former Cocteau Twins Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde, blend My Bloody Valentine's sonic feedback with Kitchens of Distinction's swirling atmosphere and the grace of Jeff Buckley to detail the "crossroads of Texas and Jerusalem." What could have been a tiresome exploration of awkward religious theories is instead a spellbinding journey into the heart of human emotion and guitar dynamics. Josh T. Pearson's beautifully controlled croon works dark magic over arrangements that suggest and depict both the whisper of birth and the fury of Armageddon. When the band kicks things into gear, they take off into bold, thrilling musical vistas without a single fear that they'll be misinterpreted or mocked. Highlights include the evocative thunderstorm of "Falling From Cloud 9," the ten-minute history of the world that is "With Crippled Wings," the fascinating brimstone of "These Are the Days," and the brutal storyteller-style warnings that span all sorts of musical genres on "Into the Storm." The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads mixes poetic imagery with controlled feedback and emotional expression like few albums outside of My Bloody Valentine's Loveless. It's a magnificent yet somehow subtle work of genius that delivers its strange message with incredible innovation and an inspiring feeling of a groundbreaking mission accomplished.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo

1. Just As Was Told

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

2. Down Came The Angels

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

3. Falling From Cloud 9

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

4. With Crippled Wings

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

5. Waiting To Hit

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

6. The Ground So Soft

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

7. These Are The Days

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

8. When We Shall Touch

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

9. Down With The Prophets

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

10. To Guard And To Guide You

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

11. Into The Storm

by Lift To Experience

Primary Artist: Lift To Experience; Main Performer
Composer: Josh T. Pearson; Composer
Artist: Lift To Experience; Production
Mixing: Matt Pence; Production
Producer: Josh T. Pearson; Production
Music Publisher: Published By Delabel Music Publishing; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 34 minutes and 25 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative

Label

Mute

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 25, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5051083111904