BOO-YAH! Alberta Cross' Songs Of Patience Debuts On Billboard Heatseekers' Top 20 + New Tour Dates

[Tasya Swisko]

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ALBERTA CROSS

SONGS OF PATIENCE DEBUTS ON BILLBOARD'S TOP 20 HEATSEEKERS ALBUM CHART!



ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED



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"Alberta Cross channels their rock roots on their new album... and it reflects the evolution of their folk-rock sound.  From "Magnolia," an acoustic, Band of Horses-esque feel-good track that opens the album, to the gritty rumble that frames "Crate of Gold" and the wistful ballad "Bonfire," Songs of Patience is a trip though singer-songwriter-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee's psyche, each note divulging more of his unique perception of the world around him." - RollingStone.com

"On the basis of advance single "Lay Down," the new record will be no less massive than its predecessor. Where the Brooklyn-based, London-transplanted duo's breakout album carried echoes of Kings of Leon and My Morning Jacket, this stadium-size midtempo rocker also has the shamanic swagger of early Verve or former Alberta Cross tourmates Oasis." - Spin.com



Alberta Cross<http://www.albertacross.net/> has cause to celebrate this week as their sophomore record, Songs of Patience, debuted on Billboard's Top 20 Heatseekers Album chart! The album, which doubled in sales its first week compared to their 2009 debut, Broken Side of Time, showcases their Americana-rock and killer sing-along hooks that lead singer, Petter Ericson Stakee, called, "...my proudest work yet," on RollingStone.com HERE<http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/album-premiere-alberta-cross-songs-of-patience-20120709>.



In other news, the Brooklyn-based duo has announced more tour dates, which include a run of festival performances in Europe. See all tour dates listed below.  Fans can order Songs of Patience via iTunes HERE<http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-of-patience/id532407314>.


LISTEN to Songs of Patiencein its entirety on RollingStone.com HERE<http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/album-premiere-alberta-cross-songs-of-patience-20120709>
LISTEN to Alberta Cross' live performance on NPR Music (via XPN)HERE<http://www.npr.org/2012/07/13/156742934/alberta-cross-in-concert>
WATCH Alberta Cross perform "Magnolia" live at Chicago Music Exchange via PasteMagazine.com HERE<http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2012/07/video-premiere-alberta-cross---magnolia.html>



More Praise for Songs Of Patience:
"Songs of Patience is the band's first album in three years, and the long pause between releases has allowed the band to take back control of their songwriting. Alberta Cross' country-influenced folk-rock music is brought out in a stunning light on this latest release." - InterviewMagazine.com

"Songs of Patience is a visceral yet carefully honed backslap of a record that sneaks up on you like a predator, then buys you a drink rather than tearing your throat out." - All Music Guide

"The album expands on the duo's propulsive, grandiose rock sound. "Magnolia" is a thoughtful, expansive number that feels ready for a stadium show." -RCRDLBL

"Inventive and compelling." - Consequence of Sound

Alberta Cross Tour dates:
7/25/12          San Francisco, CA @ The Independent*
7/27/12          Portland, OR @ Peter's Room*
7/28/12          Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile*
7/29/12          Vancouver, BC @ Media Club*
8/10/12          Oslo, Norway @ Oya Night
8/11/12          Gothenburg, Sweden @ Way Out West
8/13/12          Copenhagen, Denmark @ KB18
8/14/12          Berlin, Germany @ Comet Club
8/16/12          Hasslet, Belgium @ Pukkelpop Festival
8/17/12          Biddinghuizen, Netherlands @ Lowlands Festival
8/18/12          Ludinghausen, Germany @ Area 4 Festival
8/19/12          Leipzig, Germany @ Highfield Festival
8/20/12         Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
8/21/12          Groningen, Netherlands @ Noorderzonfestival
8/24/12          Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
8/25/13          Paris, France @ Rock En Seine
8/25/13          Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
9/7/12            Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Blues Fest
9/13/12          New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom


*with Everest
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