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Tim Emmerick has a fantastic voice to match some
equally solid songwriting. It reminds me a lot of old
Swingin’ Utters or Lucero with a touch of Jawbreaker.
Basically punk in?uenced rootsy americana rock that is
bound to mention Memphis in the lyrics a few times. His
voice sounds strong, gruff and strained in just the right way,
and his lyrics are honest and emotional. I like music like this where the melodies are distinctly American with their
roots in country, but the music is solid garage rock, although
Tim is not afraid to strip down the sound and the tempo on a
few of the songs, opening with a lighter piano track, giving
it an intimate feeling too. It’ short at 6 songs, and becomes
one of those albums I can’t help but put on repeat and listen
to a few times. Put a good sound with infectious melodies
and I’m hooked. De?nitely check this guy out if you like
punk americana, country, or folk. Did I mention his voice?
Fantastic.
- Dave Cuomo of Urban Folk - Urban Folk Magazine (NYC)

Here is one golden child in the blended world of rock, roots and Americana; with his sometimes ranting but passion-filled album North, Tim Emmerick & Cold Front County do it up on their debut. Hearing desire and passion, struggle and reminiscing, you want to cry and hug the guy for his close to home storytelling and in-your-face lyrics.

Putting out a well-crafted and sing-along sound, Emmerick creatively hearkens identifiable rites of passage for all of us, and he echoes early '90s rock with a ripping and raspy start on his first track “Black River Bridge.” Hearing the influences of Wilco and Steve Earl, you harmonize with the lyrics of “This Time Last Year” while appreciating all instruments surrounding the lyrics. With a pack of musicians, Emmerick experiments with sound, sometimes throwing a punk beat into his distinct melodies. The pedal steel guitar in “Mercy” ends with a note and nod to his mother, and yes, this is heart-wrenching!

Somber and sincere, cohesive and warm, this album introduces us to the band; as they continue to create, their sound will only get stronger. Listen to it, and you will agree! North rocks!

Review by Carolyn Espe - The Femenist Review

"Tim Emmerick's lyrics are original, to say the least. All of the songs are narratives and tell a specific story. " - Kendall Sale - The Miami Hurricane

"NORTH is an excellent array of rock, country and the melding of those two genres. It does make some in-roads in combining genres - and it does it better than most mainstream bands. " - Marty Schroeder - Notre Dame/St. Mary's University Observer

"Tim Emmerick's North is sharply divided between southern-tinged, gritty rock and acoustic folk ballads. Such a partition can sink a record, but in Emmerick's case, the mixture ultimately enlivens his debut. " - Al Moore - performermag.com

"Robust country rock with a bit of funk and soulfull ballads like The Black Crowes in a softy mood . . . Emmerick’s a talented guy, that’s for sure." – Machiel Coehorst, Alt.Country Netherlands - Alt.Country Netherlands

"Tim Emmerick & Cold Front Country sure do know how to crank out rockin’ Americana. The opening tune “Black River Bridge” has such a catchy groove that it keeps echoing in my head long after I turn off the CD player. " - TheChickenFishSpeaks.com

"Tim Emmerick has a great masculine voice that really makes his music work. Rather than sounding like tired old blues-based rock, the tunes on this CD have a spark that is sadly missing in many modern rock albums." BabySue.com - Nashville, TN - BabySue.com

Fans of Americana and southern rock will enjoy the debut album North from New York artist Tim Emmerick, who is sure to have listeners bobbing their heads. A mix of up-tempo rock and folksy-country tunes along with storytelling lyrics and a great voice, Emmerick proves to be talented and will be sure to attract lovers of the genre. Noteworthy tracks include “Little Town Blues,” “Intentions Fade,” and “Chapter and Verse.” On a side note, the creative packaging of the album is worth mentioning, designed by Grammy Award winner Bryan Grunert (Ani DiFranco). — SB - OnTap - Washington, DC