“Counting Sand”
by Remedy Motel
Remedy Motel has returned with their 6th album “Counting Sand” an emotionally rich, and well-crafted batch of Americana tunes penned by Mica Johnson and long-time friends and founding band members Mike DiGregorio and Nate Semerad. Recorded in a family cabin high up in the snowy mountains above Salt Lake City, these Utah natives have assembled a collection of some of the finest Americana songs and stories the band has ever recorded. Tracked and produced over the course of 18 months, these 15 songs are more personal, more honest, and more heartfelt than possibly anything the band has released to date. The album is a testament to the band’s evolution and their unwavering commitment to crafting timeless Americana classics.
Press
“But it’s all infectious melodies, lovely choruses (with resemblances to Sons of the Desert on Lee Ann Womack’s I Hope You Dance), and beautiful playing with DiGregorio on bass and keyboards, and Semerad on guitars, whether its the acoustic kickstart to most of the songs or the jangly electric backing (plus steel and slide)– no long solos, just scintillating riffs; and those harmonies!” - Fred Arnold
“Catchy and glorious album number five for Salt Lake City collective." This is a really strong collection of great tunes, all written by Mica Johnson, from a truly accomplished outfit. They deserve to get a far wider recognition than they appear to have had to date. They should be proud of this catchy and glorious record. More please.” - Paul Russell
“The new album from Remedy Motel is at its best when the harmonies shine through. Fans of folk music will find a lot to enjoy on this new album from Remedy Motel titled "We Are All Around Us." The harmonies feel like a cross between timeless country/gospel style with a sound along the lines of Eagles.” - Greg Jones
“Remedy Motel has successfully breathed new life into the classic Americana genre, infusing it with vibrant colors that resonate in the heart. Immersing oneself in their melodies is an unequivocal delight. Their work vividly showcases the art of songwriting, meticulously crafted and beautifully structured.” - W. Harry