MM Vol 1 - 059 - Vertical Horizon

MM Vol 1 #059

Vertical Horizon

"Best I Ever Had"

(1999)

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Genre:Alt Rock

I fraggin' love this band and also find it hard to understand why the critics just don't fancy them, it reminds of another group treated the same way which is a Canadian band called Default, may be its something to do with their association with Nickelback.

Also Vertical Horizon remind me of Vast they appear eerily similar. The song "Best i ever Had" is such a beautifully written piece with both lyrics and instruments melmacked to perfection.

Vertical Horizon's major-label debut, Everything You Want, finds the band strengthening their acoustic jam rock with prominent electric guitars, anthemic hooks, and a clean radio-ready production that brings them in line with the likes of the Wallflowers. Some longtime fans may find this sonic switch-up a little disconcerting, and it is true that the music on Everything You Want doesn't always flow as easily as it did on their indie records, but it does illustrate Vertical Horizon's growth as a band and its best moments show that they're capable of writing a pop hook as easily as Sister Hazel. Granted, that may not be where the group wants to be, but with a production as polished as this, radio play is clearly a concern. It's to Vertical Horizon's credit that they're usually able to balance the radio single with the calmer acoustic jams that won them a cult following in the first place. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, [All Music Guide]

For more Vertical Horizon see Number 022

For more Vertical Horizon visit The Def 1000 Songs Of All Time Number 697

For Default see Number 004

For Nickelback see Number 034 & #057

For Vast see Number 021

This song has a crowbarred rating of 95.7 out of 108 pts

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