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July 2001
Chicago Sun Times

Chicago Sun Times

20 Grit
By Design
Chicago Sun Times 

by Jess Craig independent "E-review" music critic - July 9, 2001 
         
I am thoroughly impressed!! That was truly a beautiful song.
"Great hooks, and a soothing vocal track that drips off your speakers 
like liquid silk."
The guitar work is equally notable featuring exquisite acoustic 
arrangement and ripping electric licks from an up and coming star. 
The rhythm and percussion are precise and solid 
without being overbearing (adding a professional, polished quality 
that complements rather than
attacks). Unlike the typical power ballad, this piece shows genuine 
talent and thoughtful lyrics. A sign that this band 20 Grit has great 
things
in it's future.

The band 20 Grit, based out of Santa Cruz,Ca. features the strong 
talents of local 
artists with a flare for details. 
Being long residents of this quaint seaside town and the technology 
drenched Silicon Valley, 
these artists have driven a wedge into the dogmatic repetition of 
contemporary rock by creating a sound that is inclusive rather than 
exclusive in style (effectively bridging the chasm
between simplistic rock and the complexity of Jazz). This piece, 
"Waiting for Sunset" reflects a blend of romance and desire tempered 
with the hard edge of today's X-Gen energy. Hinting of a fusion 
between Jazz, Rock, R&B, and Pop, this track offers something for 
everyone.

Having been largely obscure on the music scene until now,
this band has promise, and merits close attention over the
coming months and years. Lets hope that these individuals
can maintain their obsession with refreshing quality.
This reviewer offers congratulations and thanks for a break
in the modern music clouds.

If anyone has a problem with that.....go fxxx Slim Shady.

Jess Craig is an independent "E-review" music critic
who currently authors a column for the Miami Herald and
the Chicago Sun Times Music review section.