The Reach - Closer (20th Anniversary Edition) (2015)

In 1994 in Dallas, TX. Closer buy CD music Three musicians joined forces to form The Reach. Closer songs For the next three years, drummer Tommy Watts, bassist Dave Scott, and guitarist/vocalist Craig Miller toured throughout the Southwest, garnering radio play, vigorous CD sales, critical acclaim, and major label interest. Closer album for sale The sky seemed the limit for this Power Pop trio.

The highlight of this period was the recording of their debut CD "Closer" with veteran Dallas, TXproducer Keith Rust. Bright spots on the album included the ethereal "Away," the R.E.M. -esque "Rules (purebred)," and the deeply personal "Never Let Go." However the track which best sums up the band's sound at this period is the title track "Closer." Watts and Scott provide a haunting hypnotic backdrop while Miller's frenetic guitar sets the tone for a look inside the mind of a stalker. "It's not necessarily a violent song," says Miller. "It's a cliffhanger for the listener. You're left wondering just what this guy's plannning to do."

The album received consistent airplay from Dallas area local music programs, as well as national radio play from Baltimore to New Orleans to Atlanta. After putting on strong shows with The Samples and Deep Blue Something, the band had major label interest, lots of new material, and a seemingly bright future. But in the words of VH1's Behind the Music, "That's when it all fell apart."

TRACKLIST

01. Never Let Go (Remix)
02. I Can See (Remix)
03. Away (Remix)
04. Closer (Remix)
05. The Dark Sea (Remix)
06. Rules (Remix)
07. The Whistle (Remix)
08. Car (Remix)
09. Distance (Remix)
10. Hangover (Live) [Bonus Track]
11. Distance (Live) [Bonus Track]
12. Rules (Live) [Bonus Track]
13. Away (Demo) [Bonus Track]
14. I Can See (Demo) [Bonus Track]
15. You (1998 Demo - Bonus Track)
16. Nothing New (1994 Live - Bonus Track)