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BUFALO CREEK: Signal To Noise


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Buffalo Creek: Signal To Noise

Buffalo Creek's album "Signal To Noise" was released on October 24th, 2003. This album was recorded at two different studios in Chico, California. One being Phresh Studios and the other being "The Shop".

Engineering was done by Ryan Sanders for tracks recorded at Phresh Studios, and Engineering was done by Will Carroll @ The Shop.

Mixing was done by Nick Bearden, and Mastering was done by John Golden. Phresh Studios tracks were recorded on ProTools, while "The Shop" tracks were recorded on an Alesis system.

Buffalo Creek's first full length audio offering, Signal to Noise represents over two years of writing, arranging, recording and producing by all of the band's current line-up of Bryn Loosley, Marc Stafford, Nick Bearden, August Germar and Ryan O'Donovan.

The original album that was tracked at Phresh Studios was lost due to a hardware failure of the recording computer system. Buffalo Creek had to re-record the album during the summer of '03. The band felt that it worked out better in the end because they were able to take their time and re-record some of the songs for the 3rd or 4th time, feeling much more comfortable with the tunes.

"I'm glad we had the opportunity to do it again, the result is a highly polished album were all really proud of," said drummer Nick Bearden.

Compared to the "California Soul Sound", fans of The Mother Hips, Jackpot, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Sonvolt, Neil Young, Wilco, The Jayhawks, and others of the likes will definitely not be disappointed in what Buffalo Creek delivers in "Signal to Noise".

SIGNAL TO NOISE REVIEWS:

Buffalo Creek’s first full-length album Signal to Noise is a rare resurgence of good old rock ‘n’ roll. This long-awaited release, with Bryn Loosley’s bittersweet lyrics of love lost, layered on top of tuneful melodies and well-orchestrated musicianship, has a quality that makes getting these tracks stuck in your head a good thing. Entwined is a return to rock’s roots, including sounds of folk, blues and even some jazzy keys. Though often country-esque ("Firecracker," "Shopping Cart"), inventive guitar licks and drum riffs occasionally change it up to something almost funky ("Delta Breeze," "Cry"). But regardless of its sense of all-inclusiveness, Signal to Noise is more importantly a nostalgic return to a purer rock ‘n’ roll. The end result of this careful composition is not simply just a collection of songs, but an undivided experience. – David P. Brown

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Hard work has finally led the band to record the first full-length album. "Signal to Noise" is the product of almost seven years worth of creativity, band member switch-ups and a pure love for rock 'n' roll. The hard work was celebrated Friday with a CD release party at La Salles.

The venue was filled with Buffalo Creek fans, and the stage was filled with plenty of Chico guest bands, such as Bear Hunter, The Craze and Indecisive Youth.

A semi-national tour will be kicked off this summer to spread Buffalo music outside of California.

Word of mouth is key to this popularity. Anyone walking into a bar like La Salles, where Buffalo Creek often plays, might be surprised to have such an easy-going band jamming on stage. Soon, word gets out to friends about the sick band from Chico. Like a virus, everyone is soon infected with Buffalo Creek fever.

Buffalo Creek finally decided to put something together for their fans.

Please read the full article HERE.

Additional article by the Synthesis HERE.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Delta Breeze *
2. Firecracker * Watch a live performance of Firecracker on YouTube
3. Tonight's The Night **
4. Cry *
5. El Cajon * Watch a live performance of El Cajon on YouTube
6. Angelina ** Watch a live performance of Angelina on YouTube
7. Do What You're Told * Watch a live performance of Do What You're Told on YouTube
8. Alameda **
9. Guest List *
10. Over You *
11. Shopping Cart *
12. West Memphis Three *
13. The Price You Have To Pay *

Track samples from "Signal To Noise"

Delta Breeze - Chico / Grande
Cry - Chico / Grande
Angelina - Grande
Do What You're Told - Chico / Grande
Guest List - Chico / Grande
The Price You Have To Pay - Chico / Grande

* - Recorded @ Phresh Studios & Engineered by Ryan Sanders
** - Recorded @ The Shop & Engineered by Will Carroll
All mixing done by Nick Bearden
All mastering done by John Golden

Bryn Loosley - Lead & Backing Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Songwriting, Harmonies

Marc Stafford - Lead & Backing vocals, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonies, Songwriting

August Germar - Bass Guitar, Banjo, Songwriting

Ryan "OD" O'Donovan - Hammond Organ W/ Leslie, Whurlitzer Electric Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano, Whurlitzer Honky-Tonk Piano, Songwriting

Nick Bearden - Drums, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Songwriting, Mixing, Producing

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