Reviews of the 2007 self-released Twilight
Revival EP...
“A blend of 80s college rock and indie Americana but
not a simple recipe... Twilight Revival is reveling in the
collaborative process... Don't slap a label on these guys.”
--Kyle Koster - The Chicago Sun-Times
“An incredible work . . . Twilight Revival's eponymous
EP is five, no-doubt bullseyes . . . each song unique and
brilliant, together a piece of art . . . This five song EP
has more soul than most albums . . . With the proper exposure,
the Chicago music scene will explode with this band."
-- Dish - PopCulture.com
“Plenty of bands draw inspiration from Wilco, but few
are doing it with as much verve and songwriting skill as Chicago
’s Twilight Revival . . . the foursome add an enticing
dimension to today’s Americana sound on their confident
debut. . . Bright, shimmering lead guitar . . . Reminiscent
of Paisley Underground, Reckoning-era R.E.M and the Replacements."
-- Adrien Bergrand - PopMatters
“After barely a year together, Chicago's Twilight Revival
has managed to attract a loyal fan base with an infectious
blend of Indie Rock riffs and rootsy Americana textures. The
quartet's self-titled debut EP is likewise an effective combination
of blustery Rock volume and Folk Rock subtlety that delights
in big hooks and fantastic vocal harmonies . . . an R.E.M./Replacements
keg party with a Wilco/My Morning Jacket hangover.”
-- Brian Baker - Cincinnati CityBeat
“Resurrecting 80’s indie . . . from the intelligently
crafted indie rock fraternity, just guitars, bass, drums and
ideas . . . the meandering spaces and obfuscation of early
REM . . . a hint of the Boston College rock sound . . . good
old-fashioned indie-rock."
-- David Cowling - Americana UK
“On their self-titled EP, Twilight Revival channel such
rock stalwarts as R.E.M., The Replacements, and Wilco . .
. performed with power and panache . . . obvious talent."
-- Jeff Berkwits - The Illinois Entertainer