Replenish is Reef's debut album, and it's one to be proud of. Actually, the album was released in June 1994 in the the band's native UK where it was well received. Sony designated Reef to cross the pond, hit the USA rock music scene, and follow in the success path of Oasis.
Band members Gary Stringer (vocals), Kenywyn House (guitar), Dominic Greensmith (drums), and Jack Beasant (bass) got together in March 1993 in West London and formed Naked. They appeared as Naked for a year gigging around the UK, making demo tapes but made achange soon after to the current Reef. Two tracks, "Good Feeling" and "Naked",reached Numbers 24 and 11, respectively on the UK charts. With Replenish's release, the band pulled in better gigs opening for the Rolling Stones at their "secret" London gig, opening for Soundgarden and playing five UK festivals.
Reef has made an amazing impact in the UK and now Replenish is here in the states. The album does have enough to get itself a hearing. The music rocks but has an alternative side to it. Reef sounds like Pearl Jam with vocals that are reminiscent of Black Crowes. Guitars and drums are right on, and Stringer's vocals sound more American than British.
It's this combination which makes this one of the British bands which might capture America's fancy. Check them out now - and impress your friends when, in six months, they rave about the "latest great British export" - Reef.
