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Reverend Glasseye are American rock band, originally hailing from Denver and presently based in Austin. Reverend Glasseye has often been labeled dark salvation music; cautionary tales filled with American superstition and human frailty. Reverend Glasseye is the brainchild of Adam Glasseye (ex-member of Slim Cessna's Auto Club). His most consistent members have included drummer Timothy Maher (also of Slim Cessna's Auto Club), organist Piet Masone, bassist Paul Dilley (who later joined Beat Circus), and reedist Kevin Corzett.
Their debut album, Black River Falls (released under the name of 'Reverend Glasseye And His Wooden Legs'), was warmly welcomed by press and radio alike, creating an international underground following.

Glasseye's debut is a testament to his own brilliance. The album shows variety thematically and literally, drawing influences from Americana, European Folk, Blues, Cabaret, and Rockabilly. While it's a bit uneven at points, it's still a brilliant album.


This is truly an unexpected experience. I think Reverend Glasseye And His Wooden Legs sounds very much like a campier more theatrical cabaret version of 16 Horsepower, and I'd have a hard time comprehending someone who liked one but not the other. I am surprised that this band hasn't put out much more considering how original and innovative this take on alt-country is, well with some goth thrown in of course. "Midnight Cabaret" is one of the catchiest tracks I've heard in a long time, and "Black River Falls", and "Blood O'Lambs" are pretty snappy as well. Considering how dark and gothy this sort of is, the fact that it feels like you are listening to some loopy show makes it a little more user friendly and well, bizarre. As different as this sounds, I'd say that most people would be totally sucked in if they gave it a shot because it is quite different than even most bands within their genre.