Maybe it's just because they're from Decatur, GA, but Screen Door sound a lot like a male version of the Indigo Girls. The trio inject their folk-pop songs with a similar kind literary "deepness" that never sounds pretentious. There is also a definite gospel influence operating in many of their songs, as well as that of classic singer/songwriters like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, or even Randy Newman. And like Newman, the lyrics are pretty shocking at times (check out "a pedophile teaching a kindergarten class" from "Darkest Part of the Basement" for example) even if the presentation is standard "adult alternative" fare for the most part. No new ground being broken here, but that's not the point. Screen Door's debut is just three friends from Georgia laying down some solid folky rock songs. ~ Jason Nickey, All Music Guide
Tracks
Track Title
Composers
Performers
Time
Greener
Screen Door
(3:56)
The Secret
Screen Door
(3:39)
Darkest Part of the Basement
Screen Door
(3:43)
Madeline Rose
Screen Door
(5:01)
No One to Hold
Screen Door
(5:06)
Going Through the Motions
Screen Door
(3:59)
Ain't Got Time
Screen Door
(3:52)
Calling Me Home
Screen Door
(3:51)
Half in Shadow Half in Light
Screen Door
(5:18)
Shine for Me
Screen Door
(3:29)
Battery Park
Screen Door
(5:57)
Sing It Out
Screen Door
(5:39)
Credits
Christopher Kearney (Graphic Design), Screen Door (Engineer), Christopher Kearney (Group Member), Christopher Kearney (Percussion), Kristian Bush (Mixing), Kristian Bush (Engineer), Christopher Kearney (Drums), Kristian Bush (Mandolin), Robert A. Martin (Slide Guitar), Ian (?), Alex Lowe (Mastering), Robbie Casey (Cover Photo), Kristian Bush (Programming), Kristian Bush (Guitar (Electric)), Klara (?), Screen Door (Author), Bill Gornto (Photography), Katie (?), Screen Door (Producer), Christopher Kearney (Vocals (Background)), Troy Beiser (Engineer), Kristian Bush (Vocals (Background)), Glyn Bower (Bass (Upright)), Robert A. Martin (Banjo)