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FURSLIDE INTERNATIONAL PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

AUSTRIA
'A many-sided, atmospheric record with rock songs full of tenderness and aggression' LIBRO JOURNAL: April 1999

DENMARK
'Adventure is a remarkable, brilliant, debut album'. GAFFA MAGAZINE

'The album is carried away by a sensual singer and a good rockdrive. Rock anno 1999.' BLENDER MAGAZINE: 24th March 1999

FRANCE
'Jennifer, the songwriter, has an incredible voice - a little bit of blues, a lot of fragility, self confidence and something sexy! ... Finally a talented songwriter!' MAGIC! MAGAZINE: March 1999

GERMANY
'One of the most important bands of the next decade' ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE: March 1999

'The quality of Furslide is difficult to ignore' HAMBURGER ABENDBLATT: March 1999

'Jennifer Turner sings like an angel and plays guitar like a truly gifted musician' FEEDBACK MAGAZINE: March 1999

'A successful crossover between Brit Pop and US Rock' TZ MAGAZINE: March 1999

ITALY
'Adventure is a rock record with surprising honesty and originality' JAM MAGAZINE: April 1999

'The album is accomplished and sophisticated. The band is ambitious and already has its own identity, a rare quality in a new band' ROCKERILLA MAGAZINE: March 1999

'Adventure is a record by an interesting ensemble. Furslide should develop into a remarkable band.' MUCCHIO MAGAZINE: 14th March 1999 - Interview & Feature

'Live, Furslide are a powerful trio with huge potential. Adventure is a promising first album that deserves attention.' BUSCADERO MAGAZINE: April 1999

'Is this the first cult band of 2000?' TUTTI FRUTTI MAGAZINE: April 1999

PORTUGAL
'The true Adventure comes from Jennifer's voice and powerful guitar. Sons of a greater God' DIÁRIO DE NOTÍCIAS: 13th March 1999

SWEDEN
'Perfect chaos from New York! Furslide are on their way up, the word is definitely around.' SVENSKA DAGBLADET: 15th March 1999

U.K.
'Best described as a cross between Portishead and American mainstream rock. The song boasts a strong hook, and benefits a great deal from a smooth but muscular production which renders it suitable for a fairly broad range of formats. Dave Kelly from FM 104/Dublin explains why he added the track last week, "I think it's a terrific track with that touch of mystery that turns it into something special... I do think it's going to be a substantial hit for an act that could go a long way".' MUSIC & MEDIA MAGAZINE: 17th April 1999 - Love Song Review

'With a bit of rock, a bit of pop, and a load of atmosphere Adventure is an accomplished record, made even more attractive by Jennifer Turner's breathy vocals. A cross between Courtney Love and Shirley Manson, she's witty, beautiful and next in line to becoming a star... Catch Furslide when they come in on a tour of small venues in the next couple of months, because soon they'll be playing enormo-domes across the globe.' ROCK SOUND MAGAZINE: March 1999 - 1/2 page feature

'Furslide present a truly off-beat cultural fusion... Adventure is aptly titled, its simple melodies spun into an almost over rich canvas of old-style rock melodrama that would be at home on ancient Harvest or Island records. Back then, it was demanded that you play an album five or six times before you were allowed to 'dig it', Furslide begs the same exposure and the wait is worth it.' - 4/5 Q MAGAZINE: May 1999

'On stage there's an unspoken energy connecting them which they credit to their long term live/work relationship. Jennifer on guitar is the epitome of cool. Not in a rock chick kind of way, but in a slick, effortless designer-label type way.' I-D MAGAZINE: January / February 1999 - 2 page feature

'Furslide are a surprise... this is an excellent, if somewhat chaotic, Adventure.' THE TIMES NEWSPAPER - METRO SUPPLEMENT: 13th - 19th March 1999 - Review

'This album from US three-piece - fronted by singer-songwriter Jennifer Turner - combines haunting tunes with no-nonsense but modern sounding rock. Check out Love Song, surely a potential hit' MUSIC WEEK MAGAZINE: 20th March 1999 - Review

'It's tempting to ladle on comparisons, Portishead meets Wishbone Ash! - but the effect is oddly, if erratically, original. THE OBSERVER NEWSPAPER: 14th March 1999 - Review

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Furslide Release Debut Album

Slip into "Adventure", the debut album by New York's "Furslide" on Nellee Hooper's new label, Meanwhile (through Virgin). "Adventure" certainly isn't the album you'd immediately expect from a band featuring the former guitarist for "Natalie Merchant" and produced by acclaimed producer/remixer "Nellee Hooper". As lead guitarist on Merchant's Tigerlily album and tour, Furslide's Jennifer Turner awed critics with her "silky, spacious blues chords" and "airy...soaring" solos. Likewise, Hooper has won plaudits for his groundbreaking work with U2, Massive Attack, Madonna, Bjork, Garbage, and The Smashing Pumpkins, among others. One would think that a collaboration between these restless muses would result in a record completely awash in trip-hop grooves and endless guitar heroics. Think again.

"Adventure" unfolds more like an epic song cycle, where each track segues seamlessly into the next. The album combines the aggression of rock'n roll with the tunefullness of pop. Turner's fluent guitar is matched by her expressive vocals and distinctive phrasings, while drummer Adam MacDougall and bassist Jason Lader provide commanding, yet graceful rock rhythms.

You can catch Furslide opening for Lenny Kravtiz from October 8th in Detroit, through October 30th in Miami.