The Men They Couldn't Shave

 

The band - press promotion (in english)

 

Reviews for "It's just Restlessness":

- This is a musically clear winner, a record you can love from start to end, and the melodies hits you straight in the heart.
6 out 6 points - Morten Engh, Rockweb

- This is an impressive piece of work. The production and the lyrics are great, and the stories have a realness and a warm feeling that is rare, no matter genre.
5 out 6 points - Arild Rønes, Rockmag

- The tightest sound so far. It's crazy, but delicious. Everybody that loves dusty american countryrock should use their hard earned money on this.
5 out 6 points - Trond Svendsen, Hamar Arbeiderblad

- This product is a testimony of a band who loves their music, and has a deep respect for the recordbuyers and their own fans. They have created a beautiful musical package filled with soul, that can be played in the car, in the kitchen, in the livingroom, in restrooms and at work.
Frank Skoveng, Groove.no

- Countryrock, Spagetti Western Soundtrack, bluegrass. With the cowboy boots and hats supporting the music, it sounds so american that even the yankee accent is not surprising to the listener. With The Armadillo Song this impressive body of work is completed.
Rootstime magazine - Belgium

- "It's Just Restlessness" contains sweating, swinging and stomping music, right from the gut. A prestigious project packaged in a box with a beautifully illustrated book.
Altcountryforum - The Netherlands

 

Reviews for "Stories from Cactus Motel":

RadioIndy is pleased to present The Men They Couldn't Shave 
with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Stories from Cactus Motel"
"Stories from Cactus Motel" by the humorously named The Men They Couldn't Shave is a pleasant collection of well-crafted acoustic/country tunes. Majestic acoustic guitars serve as this CD's strongest captivator and draw listeners in with a tight grasp. "Up North" stands out for just this reason; its graceful acoustic intro quickly becomes etched into one's memory. Moreover, the vocals on this album are refreshingly unique, adequately raw, and compellingly emotional. Lyrically, The Men They Couldn't Shave brings a nice mix to the table – a little bit of wit, a lot of relevance, and a nice dose of introspection. Other standout tracks include "The Ballad of Old Henri P.," "Ghost Dance Shirt," and the hilarious "A Tough Man Left Town." 
All in all, "Stories from Cactus Motel" is fun, highly relatable, and musically outstanding.
 -Xavier P.

- Norways most funny, honest and coolest country-gang. 
They sound pro and tight, without a single bad song on the whole record.
5 out 6 points - Rock'n roll Engh, Rockeweb.com
Read the whole thing in norwegian here

- The production is delicious and this almost smells like a soundtrack, 
as if Tarantino is lurking in the shadows. If it were up to us, 
Stories from Cactus Motel ought to be in every household.
5 out 6 points - Trond Svendsen, Hamar Arbeiderblad
Read the whole thing in norwegian here

- The Men They Couldn't Shave are just splendid on this record, 
and I got the feeling that they are quite an experience playing live.
Arild Rønsen, Puls.no
Read the whole thing in norwegian here

- If you are going to buy only one country album this year, 
this is an album you really should consider....
4 out 6 points- Kjell R. Hermansen, Glåmdalen

- It's easy to assosiate this with Gram Parsons and the legendary "Sweethearts of the rodeo". The creativity is big, and there's fine arrangements and a wonderful mystic and deserted mood that makes this album a very good one to listen to. 
4 out 6 points - Jan Rudolf Pettersen, Romerikes Blad

Reviews for "42nd Street Electric Fox":

- The group impresses me with good arrangements and a nostalgic sound. 
5 out 6 points - Jan Rudolf Pettersen, Romerikes Blad
(Read the whole thing in Norwegian).

- Groove, feel and flow... Lean back and enjoy!. 
4 out 6 points - Tine Stenbråten, Hamar Arbeiderblad
(Read the whole thing in Norwegian).

- The band is becoming one of the best bands in the area. 
Reidar Venberget, Glåmdalen

- I can recommend this record if you're going for a long ride in your car. 
Stian Uldal, Musiq.no

- The band delivers many cool guitar licks,
 and the resembelance to the Long Ryders is present on the record.... 
Dag Bøgeberg, Backstage

Article and review of 42nd Street in Romerikes Blad (in norwegian)

 

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