Product Description

Take 3 by Common Ground

Review

The band known as Common Ground is a Waco, Texas based rock and roll band featuring some of the industries finest singers, players, and song writers. Already boasting a 3 compact disc collection of songs, this working rock ensemble can woo you with 3 part harmonies yet take you to the top with edgy guitars and solid rhythms. This original four piece group can be said to have been influenced by The Beatles but in no way could they be considered to be a clone of anything. Original, gutsy, hard hitting, yet musical is the best way to describe the winning combination of Chuck Williams on bass, Steven Rosas on lead guitar and vocals, Bill Hunter on guitar and lead vocals, and Phillip Wilson keeping the groove on drums. Do yourself a favor and keep an eye out for these boys because they will be coming to your town and they will be ready to ROCK......YOU!! --Edgar Riley, Jr., Keyboard Player for the Rock Group AXE

'I can't fall down. My feet don't touch the ground' is how the anthematic 'Better Life' kicks off Waco-based Common Ground's third release, Take 3. The music is easy to listen to and lead singer Bill Hunter has a nice vocal style reminiscent of Jon Bon Jovi. Take 3 is a really enjoyable fifty-three minute ride. The lyrical contents of the songs don't delve too deep into the mysterious, and the guitar work adds a wonderful rhythmic rock sound. It sounds contemporary without sounding cheesy, classic without sounding dated. I guess what I'm saying is... it's nice to hear a guitar solo again. Their fan thank-you song is 'The One' It's a sweet Dangerous Toys (think Teasin' Pleasin' era) jam. 'Driving two blocks or two days away. All we need is you and a stage to play. Playing and performing is what we do best. Singing silly songs. Forget the rest.' Drummer, and band co-creator, Phil Wilson takes lead singer duties on four of the fourteen tracks including 'Take A Bow' and 'Bottle of Dreams' The former focusing on the smoke and mirrors facade of the music business, the later about being 'happy singing the blues.' All of the songs included on this album are originals, penned by one of the members of the band. Hunter, along with lead guitarist Steve Rosas, take on the bulk of the writing duties. Common Ground has been around since 1990 with albums out in 1996 and 1999. For more information on Common Ground or how to get hold of Take 3, visit TexasRockBand.com --Sean Claes

Common Ground... 2 words & 4 guys. In the years I have known the members of Common Ground I have come to find only one thing common about them and that is their common desire & drive to write, record and perform the 'best' original music they possibly can. Each member of Common Ground brings their own special 'ingredient' to a rock gender cooking pot of music making that when mixed together gels into a tasty main course of lyric and melody that draws emotions from euphoria to mellow reflection from those lucky enough to experience the music of Common Ground. So go ahead and take a big ol' bite of Common Ground. You'll like it a lot!!! --Chuck Lambert, Holze Music Co. / Backstage Pass Music