Drinking from the Water Clock [Explicit Lyrics]

About the Artist
“Drinking from the Water Clock” marks the long-awaited debut from one of Chicago’s most exciting up-and-coming bands. The debut album pays homage to the band’s eclectic and worldly influences while at the same time molding the sum of those influences to create a raw and distinct sound. Guest appearing “Drinking from the Water Clock” are legendary Chicago bluesman and Telarc recording artist Son Seals and jazz guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque.

The music of Rebecca’s Statue leaps beyond genre-defining boundaries. With musical influences ranging from urban blues & groove jazz to world beats, funky pop, lyrical folk, hip-hop & techno, the four-man outfit prides itself on variance.

This energetic Chicago-based quartet first took shape in Evanston, IL in the spring of 1996. Original members Marshall Greenhouse (drums), Michael Grill (vocals/guitar/harmonica), and Dave Glines (guitar/vocals) were students at Northwestern University when they began cranking out sounds in the basement of a run-down house on the outskirts of campus. The band gigged frequently over the next two years, headlining at local clubs like The Morseland Music Room and Hog Head McDunna’s, and opening for national acts such as Col. Bruce Hampton & Fiji Mariners as well as Ekoostik Hookah.

During this time, the three gained valuable performing experience not only from their own shows, but also by jamming with some of the city’s elite musician’s. Mike and Dave honed their chops by sitting in on a regular basis with top notch Chicago blues acts like Sugar Blue, J.W. Williams, and Carl Whethersby. Marshall, meanwhile, spent time under the tutelage of nationally renowned jazz drummer Paul Wertico as well as teaching students of his own at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music.

In October of 1998, bassist Chris Gangi secured a full-time position with the band. At the time, Gangi was fronting his own band, Jampico, hosting open mics on Chicago’s north side, and putting his skills to work as a studio musician for local pop, rock and country acts. When he sat in with the Statue the combination clicked.

Today, Rebecca’s Statue plays over 150 dates a year and is constantly earning new fans of all ages. With the newly-released Drinking from the Water Clock, the band will be bringing their eclectic sound more people than ever before.

Product Description
"Drinking from the Water Clock" contains over an hour's worth of roots-influenced, improvisationally-oriented rock. Funk, calypso, blues, bossa nova, alternative rock and even Middle-Eastern musical styling are evident

Drinking from the Water Clock [Explicit Lyrics]

Tracks:

Heart of the Son
Uncle Charlie
You Won't Know Me
Simple Times
Falling
Keeping Pace
Freed
Silent Stone
Starfish
Databass
Backstreet Mary
Silent Stone (Reprise)

Album Description

"Drinking from the Water Clock" contains over an hour's worth of roots-influenced, improvisationally-oriented rock. Funk, calypso, blues, bossa nova, alternative rock and even Middle-Eastern musical styling are evident

Customer Reviews:

good.......2002-10-12

This band is one of the best bands I have listened to. It's a very good cover band for phish. They have a awesome drummer who is one of the best I've ever heard. I strongly advise you to buy this CD.

Peanut Butter Pancake.......2001-02-18

Like combining peanut butter and pancakes, the statue combine the most unlikliest of influences and create a delicious chewy mixture. The bluesy harmonica slayings of frontman Mike Grill are some of Chicago's best sounds. If I had fifteen dollars to spend and I could buy one new album, it would be Electric Ladyland Land by Hendrix, but since I already own it I will buy Drinking from the WaterClock. Keep rocking

A must for Jam Band fans!.......2000-12-30

I've only recently discovered Rebecca's Statue. But it didn't take long to get hooked. Being a big fan of bands like Wide Spread Panic, String Cheese and LOS, I found that Rebecca's Statue's style fit in well. And "Drinking from the Water Clock" was also a perfect fit into my CD collection. If your a fan of Jam Bands, you'll be a fan of Rebecca's Statue. Buy this CD!

A must buy.......2000-12-27

Having no idea what to expect before going to my first Rebecca's Statue show, I asked around. "Like Phish, but more bluesy.", some said. "Highly inspirational", a rollicking young hipster blurted out. The Statue was all these things, and then some. But could they make an album? Many spectacular live bands have trouble going from the live world to the studio world. Well simply put, they got it taken care of. This album ranks high among my favorites. The Statue is one of those bands that has so many influences it would be impossible to name a few bands or styles as their influence. All I can say is that I've played this CD for fans of jazz, blues, hard rock, pop, and bluegrass, and all of those people have bought "Drinking From the Water Clock", or gone to a Statue show. You will not be disappointed with this disc.

Strawberry Pie for the Ears.......2000-12-01

If you enjoy eating strawberry pie at any point in the year, than you will love the long-awaited debut album from one of the best jam bands in Chicago. Statue jams are flowing, yet tight, every instrument fits together like a 100 piece jigsaw puzzle. And just like it's hard to ignore that jigsaw, it's hard to take "Drinking" from your cd player. Also, if you love that warm feeling that comes over you when you eat pumpkin pie, specifically on Thanksgiving, then you too will love this cd, and cherish it, just like Katie, from the lyrics of "Backstreet Mary", cherishes her turkey subs from Blimpie. Instrumental sections fit together like a statue, specifically a Picasso, maybe the one in Chicago. "The Picasso". The Statue. If you love Christmas, buy this CD.

Average customer rating:

This Album Rocks
Great first CD for a hot new band from Chicago

Drinking From the Water Clock
Rebecca's Statue
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005082Y
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

Heart Of The Sun
Uncle Charlie
You Won't Know Me
Simple Times
Falling
Keeping Pace
Freed
Silent Stone
Starfish
Databass
Backstreet Mary
Silent Stone (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

This Album Rocks.......2001-01-24

If you like music, you must have Rebecca's Statue in your collection! They are a unique blend of many musical influences, resulting in a sound that only leaves you craving more. I happened upon this band at a bar in Chicago and was blown away. So I got this disc. Since then, I've seen them a few more times and think that they may even be better live!

Great first CD for a hot new band from Chicago.......2000-10-16

Rebecca's Statue's first album is terrific. This album will appeal to people that like Phish, the Allman's, Blues Traveler and anyone that likes good music. This group is getting very big in the Chicago music scene and have already played at House of Blues a few times. They have also recorded with Son Seals, who is on this record for one song.

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