Conductive Alliance

This all-acoustic Chicago group of two guitars, upright bass, and percussion produces a lush orchestration, interlocking and warm riffs, and deftly shifting meters that hint at nostalgia. This is a true Chicago group, with the same ear for the minimal, the sparse, and the hypnotically repetitive as Town and Country. And few can produce odd meters so natural and flowing. Conductive Alliance's finger-picking, harmonics, bowed bass, and hand-drumming on doumbek, produce a sense of wonder that accompanies such a uniquely rich soundworld.

-AC

WNUR 89.3 Airplay - WNUR 89.3 FM Chicago's Sound Experiment

I press play on the album... I am greeted by a sea of finely plucked acoustic guitars, upright bass, and almost a classical sense of structure. Their ability to utilize tempo and intensity is captivating... the music transported me to distant lands. This is the bands second EP and it explores the most primitive roots of American music.

http://www.thedelimagazine.com/chicago
- The Deli Magazine Chicago

This album is such a spiritual listen. From track one, I was immersed in a whirlwind of earthy soundscapes filled with energetic percussion and flawlessly put together acoustic melodies. I was in awe of their syncopation and overall musicianship. This is a must listen for anyone who loves music that isn't afraid to shed some classic and outlandish style. Beautiful, swift, and exotic; a must listen.

http://aerophonesonaeroplanes.blogspot.com/2009/02/conductive-alliance.html
- Aerophones on Aeroplanes

Conductive Alliance has yet to hit its second birthday but certainly seems to be comfortable in its stride-- each cut of theirs plays like its own universe, reads like its own book...I really like listening to them; their songs never get old, never slow down, never are boring. Between spiraling acoustics, fizzing electronics and the occasional spatter of tom drums, Conductive Alliance manages never to quite repeat themselves, never to drop the impression that they're moving forward. It's what the best symphonies manage to pull, and these are four guys.

http://radiofreechicago.org
- Radio Free Chicago

"An absolutely gorgeous band that puts an interesting and blissed-the-fuck-out twist on chamber rock." -- Michael Byrne

http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=18516 - Baltimore City Paper

"Minimalist/indie/chamber/world outfit Conductive Alliance makes inspired and unclassifiable music on its self-titled EP. It is acoustic, hypnotic, and eclectic, with each song taking on its own character. It must be one of the more unique acts playing around the city and would stand out on any stage. The CD package only lists one day of recording for the EP, meaning this all went down live in the studio, which is impressive. Groove out on “Silver,” “Turtles,” and “Harmonics.” (www.myspace.com/conductivealliance)"

– Mike O’Cull

- Illinois Entertainer