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"Ann Arbor, Mich., is the home for this superior Americana trio... Building from a solid foundation of mostly acoustic picking- often with a vaguely classical air- Delta 88 construct slowly unfolding narratives low on hooks but high on dramatic impact. Bandleader Danny Kline has touches of Mark Eitzel and Neil Young in his songwriting, but his voice is light and pretty and his songs are spare and fragile, like lovely sculptures made of twigs and dried leaves."
Noel Murray, Nashville Scene
"Delta 88 are an excellent, soulfully refined trio from Ann Arbor, Mich., who paint a different picture of Roots music by mining the soul of classic Folk and Country instead of painting a "yee-haw" caricature. The band's self-titled album is an exceptional acoustic effort, showcasing the wonderfully melodic sensibilities of singer/songwriter Danny Kline. With a very minimal, nearly simple presentation the group is able to convey songs that ring with the timelessness of the greats who've influenced them."
Mike Breen, Cincinnati City Beat
"Soulful and sweet, introspective and poetic...Delta 88 aims for integrity..."
Shawn Personke, Ann Arbor News
"Like the musicians themselves, their live performances always prove to be the perfect combination of raw emotion, polished arrangements, and an honesty and integrity in the music the others can only hope to imitate."
Adam Dudding, Wood County Sentinel-Tribune
"...three diverse personalities come together to create this rootsy sonic blend which somehow manages to capture a slice of Americana in the most mellow, unassuming way. "
Stephanie Angelyn Casola, Observer/Eccentric
"Delta 88 has: Anest, face thrown back to some sun that shines on only him, Latini, blissed-out on the beat, Sperendi, lost in space, Kline, eyes closed in cowboy prayer."
Carey Wallace, Detroit Metro Times
"Danny Kline, infatti, prima di lanciarsi in questa avventura aveva gi una buona reputazione come song-writer e il gruppo si muove come una sua naturale estensione nello sviluppo dei brani, tutti originali, e nelle particolari sonorit a cavallo fra folk e nuove contaminazioni."
Roberto Menabo, Bluestime
"...Delta 88 takes a fresh approach to an old sound."
Mark Ziemba, Current Magazine
"There's a lot of promise in this album, and it's a strong debut."
Ian Kearey, Folk Roots (no. 210 - December 2000)
"Overtones of acoustic Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, John Hammond, and Radiohead can all be heard on the band's self-titled CD..."
Steve Howell, Toledo City Paper
"REM, Astral Weeks and Duke Ellington aren't names usually tossed out when talking about a country band, a modern folk-pop band. But like all great and ground breaking art and music, it never makes sense on paper. It's the ears that tell the truth."
Alan Goldsmith, A2 Lifestyle Magazine
"...se presenta ante el publico con un album realmente peculiar, con unas atmosferas relajadas y unas texturas delicadisimas, casi desconocidas en el mundo de la musica americana de raices. Canciones como "Stone Quarry" o "The Hour Rounding" captivan desde el primer momento. En resumen, un disco original y sorpredente a la vez, por lo arriesgado e innovador de su propuesta."
Llus Sala, Jambalaya (Spain)
The band's built around Kline's songs--spare, haunting marvels that are given flight by some terrific, understated, yet thoroughly original music."
Kate Conner-Ruben, Ann Arbor Observer
"Ann Arbor's secret prize."
Kevin Meisel, Folk Musician
"...this debut shows a high grade of maturity and personality."
Massimo Ferro, Radio Voce Spazio 93.8, San Michele, Alessandria
"This self-released CD is truly amazing and sits comfortably alongside the likes of Billy Bragg, Elliot Smith, and Ani DiFranco."
Jason Kucsma, Clamor
"...their lively country-influenced folk rock sound is wonderful in concert."
Twila Oxley Price, Current Magazine
"Open and pastoral, yet intricately arranged."
Jud Branam, Corndaddy
"I LOVE the CD and have enjoyed playing it in my car as I travel to gigs. You all did a teriffic job and I like the feel of it."
Dev Singh, Folk Musician
"Their vibe is probably best described as 'rural haiku', a kind of folk song elevated to jewel-like precision by the minimalist use of a few instruments and Kline's dreamy voice."
Brian Lillie, Agenda
"Catch rockin' country from Delta 88... featuring silk-voiced Danny Kline, flavorful fretless bassist John Sperendi, and driving guitarist Alex Anest..."
Mark Ziemba, Current Magazine
"Gr*#t f*#%ing CD!"
Derek Sivers, CDbaby.com
"Kline's lyrics are thoughtful and his voice is golden, Anest smokes on guitar, and Sperendi is an impeccable bassist"
Twila Oxley Price, Current Magazine
"...I must confess it is a great CD, a piece of work!... What impresses me most are the special voice, the strong lyrics, the beautiful guitar sound and... that great bassline."
Ray Pieters, Belgium Radio
"Playing old favorites such as Kline's 'The Truth is a Whisper,' and 'Rollin' On,' covers of 'Girl from the North Country,' and 'Summertime,' and Anest's new composition, 'Coming 'Round,' the trio gained new fans and pleased old ones."
Twila Oxley Price, Current Magazine
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