Out of the Tangled Years

June 10, 2020
(2 customer reviews)

$15.00

This is Steve and Kristi’s foray into rock ‘n roll. It uses a “new age” sound, but is also peppered with the
Nebel’s own unique Americana sound. Joe Debenedictis is featured on many of the keyboard parts. Well worth a listen.

1. Listening to Music With the Vacuum Cleaner On
2. Life is Fatal
3. I Don’t Wanna
4. I Won’t Let You
5. Throwaways
6. I Stay At Home All Day
7. The Tangle of the Years
8. I Tried to Leave a Message
9. Who We Really Are
10. Desperation
11. Sorority Girls
12. Stereo Rain
13. We’re Comin’ In
14. Bohemian Outback

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This is Steve and Kristi’s foray into rock ‘n roll. It uses a “new age” sound, but is also peppered with the
Nebel’s own unique Americana sound. Joe Debenedictis is featured on many of the keyboard parts. Well worth a listen.

1. Listening to Music With the Vacuum Cleaner On
2. Life is Fatal
3. I Don’t Wanna
4. I Won’t Let You
5. Throwaways
6. I Stay At Home All Day
7. The Tangle of the Years
8. I Tried to Leave a Message
9. Who We Really Are
10. Desperation
11. Sorority Girls
12. Stereo Rain
13. We’re Comin’ In
14. Bohemian Outback

2 Comments

  • Reply SteveKristi June 18, 2020 at 2:55 am

    Dirty Linen 10/2/94
    Steve and Kristi Nebel have been active in the DIY network for several years now. Previous releases have been decidedly folk that not only delves into consciousness sort of themes, but possesses a unique and fun take on life. It’s unmistakable to the listener that the Nebels and their several cohorts really have a good time making their music. The Nebels are also one of the few folk bands I’ve seen to make any real pursuit into the underground cassette network by getting reviewed in publications that normally cater to the wild and wacky world of home recording artists and aloof experimentalists; and also participating in various tape compilations. This CD shows a change in the Nebel’s musical style, incorporating overdriven guitars (not grunge like), new wave synths and beats and song structures to match. It all took me by surprise; and I liked it. Steve and Kristi are still very much themselves. Their homespun personalities shine through and never allow this “new wave” to take over what is an extremely likeable collection of songs filled with real life.

  • Reply SteveKristi June 18, 2020 at 3:06 am

    Victory Review February, 1995

    Nebel: Out of the Tangled Years
    Nebel is the well-known regional duo Steve & Kristi Nebel. This fun, wild & crazy CD is truly representative of their live shows and admirably showcases their diabolical sense of humor. None of their usual sensitive acoustic views of ‘salt of the earth’ livelihoods are present on this project. Be forewarned!!!!! This is definitely not (even remotely) an acoustic folk project. “Listening to Music with the vacuum Cleaner On” is the obvious “single” with a Neil Young meets Devo meets Blondie ambiance. “Life is Fatal” is like David Byrne fronting the Cars. Both songs are rich with black humor. “I Stay at Home All Day” & “Sorority Girls” follow suit. An exception is the beautifully sensitive romantic title ballad. This is a worthy cover tune for others. “Desperation” sounds like Bruce Springsteen with industrial techno backup. (The E-mail St. Band?) There is a lot of clever satirical lyric writing present here and the over-the-top pop sounds capture some of that innocent and guilty fun that we remember from our early adolescence. The Nebel’s singing and production have never been better. With all of their volunteer efforts and participation in the acoustic/folk community in the past, their latest, albeit very electronic release still deserves notice here. Recommended to Victory Readers with closet MIDI inclinations (James Tartas)

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