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CD Review:
Marsellus: "Our Name In Lights"
Self-released

Joseph O. Patton
Editor and Publisher
Capital City Free Press


Now a four-piece, Montgomery's own Marsellus has again proven its complexity, musicianship and creativity in its latest release, "Our Name in Lights." The album was recorded in Montgomery at the Jackalope Studio by Andy Jackson of the band Hot Rod Circuit. It was mastered in Auburn at Sarcophagus Studios by Jamie Uertz. "Our Name in Lights" is the follow-up to the band's 2005 self-titled EP.

Marsellus consists of Josh Carples on vocals and guitar, Dillon Fiore on bass, William Turner on keyboards, guitar and vocals and Eric Salter on drums.

The addition of Turner adds new depth to the band. The key work is entirely new to their sound yet does not in any way detract from their core artistic vision dating back to the period when they were a trio. Carples and Turner exhibit a natural and potent chemistry when it comes to sharing the guitar work.

Bringing in Salter to take over percussion was a highly laudable move. His consistency and power gleaned from his work in previous bands is evident and provides a very solid rhythm section coupled with the talents of Fiore.

"Our Name in Lights" includes eight tracks. The entire album is solid, highlighted by the emotion-laden vocal work of Josh Carples. Though a natural evolution from their first release, Marsellus also dips into an entirely new sound with the acoustic ballad "Thoughts and Phrases," featuring an outstanding performance on pedal steel by Hot Rod Circuit's Casey Prestwood.

In keeping with their well-deserved rep, the songwriting is artful yet sincere. The musicianship is astounding. Marsellus deserves national attention from fans and the industry.

Rocking in the New Year, Marsellus released the new album in style with a show at Montgomery's Head on the Door. That night the band shared the stage with a reuniting Laylines, which had not played together in over a year. Music lovers were admitted without a cover charge for the event.

"The crowd was great, and we have always enjoyed sharing the stage with our friends in Laylines," says Carples.

The album is currently available for purchase online through CDBaby.com and Apple's iTunes and should be released soon through Rhapsody, Napster and Yahoo Music.

For more information on Marsellus and "Our Name in Lights" including tour dates, visit Marsellus.net, Myspace.com/marsellusmusic and Purevolume.com/marsellus.

From the Montgomery Advertiser:

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS/71220008/-1/NEWS05

December 28, 2007

Rockin' Show Today

Marsellus and Laylines will be hosting a CD release party/reunion show at Head on the Door on tonight starting at 10 p.m.

Marsellus is releasing the new album "Our Name in Lights," the long-awaited follow-up to their 2005 self-titled EP. Andy Jackson of the band Hot Rod Circuit recorded "Our Name in Lights" in Montgomery at the Jackelope Studio. Laylines will use this event to perform together after more than a year apart.

The album is currently available for purchase online through www.CDBaby.com and is being distributed to Apple's iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and Yahoo Music. More information can be found online by visiting www.marsellus.net or www.myspace.com/marsellusmusic.

There is no cover charge for the show and Head on the Door is located at 5028 Vaugh Road. For more information, call 270-1928.

---Estella Jernigan

This weekend was wild. Touchless Automatic rocked out both nights. I don't think some of those guys sleep. Two great shows in a row. We are going to have to do this again, but maybe add some sleep into the equation next time! I was glad to see The Sexy Party Chuckzilla get up to see the bands Saturday. Instead of sleep while the bands played he comming in there and being like, "We gonna drink or what?" Thanks to everybody that came out either night and rocked out with us. PEACE!

 

Dillon

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Mazlow's former front man, William Turner, has officially joined the rock band Marsellus as their new guitarist and keyboardist. Up to this point, Marsellus had been known as one of the most original and energetic rock trios in the Southeast, but their desire to do even more with their music prompted them to look for a fourth member.

"We wanted someone who would mesh well with us, and help take our music to the next level," said Marsellus' bassist Dillon Fiore, "and Will was an obvious choice for us." Tucker Henderson, Marsellus' drummer, added, "We knew of Will's dedication and talent from his time in Mazlow and are glad to have him join us."

The members of both Marsellus and Mazlow have known each other for years, and both bands shared many stages together during 2005 and 2006. "When I was in Mazlow, we always liked to play shows with our friends in Marsellus, so it's nice to be able to join a band that I have always enjoyed anyway," said Turner.

Including Turner's tenure in Mazlow, each member of Marsellus has had previous experience in other area bands. Josh Carples, the guitarist and vocalist for Marsellus, used to be in the band 12th Hour. Henderson used to play guitar for the band Weeks Even, and Fiore previously played bass for the band Closer to Nowhere.

Experience and dedication are two elements of Marsellus that made the band progress from being a local band to a regional band. "We started out playing most of our shows in the Montgomery area, but work hard to branch out to surrounding cities and states," said Carples.

So far, their experience, dedication, professionalism and energetic live performances have earned them opening slots for bands such as Silvertide (J Records/Arista), Mute Math (Teleprompt/Warner Brothers), The Villebillies (Universal) and The Roman Candle (V2 Records). Marsellus' music can also be heard on radio stations such as WXFX 95.1 the Fox and WTGZ Tiger 95.9/104.9.

More information on Marsellus, including upcoming live dates, news and photos can be found on their web site www.marsellus.net.