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Cody Crump

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“One of the last places you’d expect atmospheric and uplifting music to emerge would be Montrose, Colorado — but that’s where Cody Crump resided until a recent move to Denver. The First Movement is his debut solo release. As a member of post-rock band Edison Gale, Crump honed his ear for hypnotic soundscapes. But rather than opt for the moody, melancholy music of his old band, ..ment Crump explores artistically ambitious pop. For a guy who just graduated from high school, he exhibits surprising creative and emotional maturity on songs such as “Take My Hand,” offering the kind of winsome, thoughtful perspective you’d expect from someone who’s seen a good deal more of the world. Fans of Jeff Buckley will appreciate the way Crump is able to infuse each song with dark intensity without being overbearing. While many people his age aim to make utterly derivative emo pap, Cody Crump is moving assuredly into the future."- Tom Murphy (Westword)

“Hailing from the hills of Montrose, CO, this singer-songwriter is more than a singer-songwriter. How many do you know that tote a keyboard around with them aside from an acoustic guitar? Exactly. His young voice sings as if he has seen all the life’s travails that has been thrown his way, without sounding too preachy. I would like to think of his voice sounding as pristine as the first morning snow. Le sigh. You can buy his music here and check him out here.”- Julio Enriquez (Operator of the music blog, Cause=Time)