CATHERINE WHEEL
These guys are amazing. I don't know of another band that combines
power and beauty half as well as these four do.Their music has the
sheer power of Nirvana and the lyrical subtlety of The Cure.
Originally classified in the "shoegazer" genre, Catherine Wheel is
one of those rare bands that transcend popular music. Their music
will continue to evolve independent (and way ahead) of less talented
bands that for some reason sell more records.
Catherine Wheel has just released their fifth album, "Adam and
Eve". Honestly, I think it's a masterpiece. They're taking the new
album on the road right now, so you should make every effort to see
these guys. The first show of the tour was right here in the Bay Area
at the Great American Music Hall, and the band delighted the audience
with the longest show they had ever played, performing every song on
the new album and a smattering of old favorites (Texture, I Want To
Touch You, Black Metallic, Crank, Heal, Waydown). Go and see them
NOW!
The Official CW Site
Louis' CW Site This
was the official-unofficial site until they got a page of their own.
Leslie's CW
Site
Sam's CW Site
Irena's Ode
To CW
The CW
Trade Page
If you're into trading tapes, take a look at my list of live
Catherine Wheel tapes. I also have a decent collection of their B
sides and rare tracks.
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There's a shark shaped fin in
the water of my dreams
An alligator screams from the
depths there
I'd swim with you there
-Rob Dickinson