* PREORDER * SIXTH GREAT LAKE - Up The Country LP

* PREORDER * expected to arrive mid-March

Originally released in 2001, Up The Country is the debut album and a quietly revered title within the late-’90s / early-2000s indie scene. Rooted in jangly guitars, melodic songwriting, and a distinctly pastoral sensibility, the album sits at the intersection of indie pop, folk-rock, and classic guitar-driven pop.

Listening to Up The Country is like lying in a meadow on a hot summer afternoon: it fills you with peace and good feelings. All acoustic plucking and croaky but pleasurable vocals. It's definitely a 'back to the woods' kind of experience. Comparisons may be made to The Band at their most rustic (they cover 'Rockin' Chair') and, maybe, Uncle Tupelo at their most hillbilly. If you enjoy Alt. Country and Americana, you will love this.

Although initially released with modest exposure, Up The Country steadily developed a loyal following, earning cult status among fans of understated, melody-focused indie. Its charm lies in its simplicity: clean arrangements, memorable hooks, and an unforced warmth that has allowed the record to age exceptionally well over the past 25 years.