Border Crossing

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#		Title	Length
1		Promise	4:03	Play
2		Two Steps Closer	3:31	Play
3		Border Crossing	4:34	Play
4		Window	6:19	Play
5		Breathing Down	4:53	Play
6		Misconceptions	5:40	Play
7		Lightning	5:26	Play
8		Pride and Reality	5:05	Play
9		Inside Out	4:45	Play
10		Flow	5:40	Play
11		September	5:44	Play
12		Black Coffee	4:18	Play
13		Percolate	1:08	Play
14		What About Once More	4:19	Play

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Description

Emerging from a music scene in Montreal well known for its electronic indie-pop bands, Throwback stands out as a unique export from their Canadian hometown.

With influences drawn from such diverse genres as roots rock and hip-hop to jazz and folk, the foursome's music is an original blend that has put them in the company of the college rock greats that laboriously tour the New England college/prep school circuit. While comparisons have been made to the likes of Guster, Dispatch, fellow-Canadians Blue Rodeo, G Love, and even CSNY, Throwback has truly developed their own addictive fusion of acoustic pop-rock fuelled by seamless harmonies, a strong instrumental foundation, and innovative percussive techniques.

Throwback was formed in early 2002. Singer/songwriter Erik Lind teamed up with lead guitarist Mike Libis and percussionist Micah Shapiro to form the musical foundation of the current band. The following year saw a steady increase in support for the McGill University trio as they recorded the Misconceptions EP and kept up a regular schedule of shows in and around the Montreal area.
As Throwback moved across the border to play to new and welcoming ears in the US, audiences continued to be captivated by charismatic songwriting, energy-rich performances, and the endearing level of intimacy the band manages to retain with its crowds. Says Lind, "I think the best part of the night for us hanging around after the show. After a few weeks in the van, it helps to meet some new people. We're in a city we've never been to before, we're foreign - but it still feels like home."

In early 2003, the original trio welcomed bass player Lisa (Dee) Perusse to the group. Having expanded their sound and potential, Throwback entered the studio in May 2004 to work on their first full-length album. Recording took place at River's Edge Studio, a historic converted church located in the heart of downtown Montreal, with the help of long time friend and producer Nathan Picklyk.

The end result - Border Crossing - was released August 17, 2004. "That experience was so different from the earlier studio stuff," recalls Libis. "We took more time, maybe took a few more risks. But it paid off." Featuring 14 tracks, the album represents a marked progression in musical maturity for Throwback.

The release was supported by a comprehensive fall tour. Over three months, in addition to visiting their habitual North East stomping grounds, Throwback played to new markets in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States.

Backed by a solid repertoire of original material, Throwback continues to make gains on the acoustic independent circuit, and looks towards the future with optimism.



PRESS:

"You just don't expect acoustic pop of this calibre to come from Montreal."
Jordan Zivitz - Montreal Gazette

"Throwback has a propensity for rich, melodic songs laced with strong hooks and economic but sparkling instrumental work - the buoyant title cut having all the makings of a radio hit."
Mick Skidmore - Relix Magazine

"Throwback's strongest feature, and undoubtedly the most rehearsed, is their fantastic vocal arrangements. Libis and Shapiro - both [former] members of a capella group Tonal Ecstasy at McGill University - offer comforting backup singing to Lind's buttery vocals. In unison, the group builds to magical musical moments showcasing their obvious singing abilities. The group's vocal arrangements are reason enough to go see this band."
Elisha Siegel - McGill Tribune

"If it's not Lind's lyrical charm and captivating voice, then it might be the physical presence and magnetism evoked by Libis, immersed in his instrument, or the energetic stage presence of a youthful Shapiro, that will capture your undivided attention and leave you silent until the final note. The initmate connection between the band and their audience retained its intensity from start to finish, captivatiing the show-goers and causing many to leave the venue with the strange feeling of having just lived out a 90 minute quasi-amorous relationship with the musicians."
Annie Mathieu - Universite de Montreal

"This band has some acoustic blue-grassy funk going on, and it's all good. Three guys and a gal... and they all swap vocal spotlights that highlight their intrinsically-drivern lyrics. Similiar in sound to Jason Mraz, Tommy Anton or Walty, this is the kind of album that catches your ear and doesn't let go."
Discovering Artists - www.discoveringartists.com

"Throwback's outstanding vocal arrangements outline songs that are instilled with folk, pop, and an occasional splash of hip-hop music. Accompanying their harmonious blend of vocals is a pair of acoustic guitars, a bass, and a djembe (for the most part). All pieces assist in molding an upbeat, feel-good rhythm that's similar to the likes of Guster, Dispatch and Jack Johnson."
Fresh Tracks Music - www.freshtracksmusic.com