Saint Alvia Cartel

Saint Alvia — Between The Lines

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) September 2, 2008 9:07 am
Burlington, Ont.'s Saint Alvia were formerly known as The Saint Alvia Cartel. They've since downsized their name, but they haven't given the short shrift to the quality of their tunes. This six-piece continue their experimentation with multiple genres on this sophomore release. "Trouble Keeps Me Busy" bounces along with Joe Strummer...
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Saint Alvia Cartel @ NXNE 2007

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By Phil Williams (CHARTattack) June 8, 2007 3:30 pm
Background/Composition: The Saint Alvia Cartel were a difficult band to define stylistically. It seemed as though they defied, as various forms of resistance, the concept of a monistic genre. They did a wonderful job of incorporating elemental colours of diverse sounds (ranging from country-esque to reggae) to create a mosaic representing...
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