The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads
| The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads | |
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| Studio album by Lift to Experience | |
| Released | June 26, 2001 |
| Recorded | 1999 |
| Studio | 70hrtz Studio, Argyle, Texas |
| Genre | Indie rock, shoegaze, post-rock |
| Length | 93:22 |
| Label | Bella Union |
| Producer | Josh T. Pearson |
| Singles from The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads | |
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Almost Cool | (8/10) |
| The Austin Chronicle |  |
| The Guardian Unlimited | |
| Pitchfork | (7.8/10) |
The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads is a double album from Denton, Texas-based indie rock trio Lift to Experience. The album was released on June 26, 2001, and was the first and thus far only full-length recording from the band. A concept album about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ that "casts Texas as the Promised Land," it was produced by guitarist/vocalist Josh T. Pearson, and mixing was handled by Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie, both of Cocteau Twins fame. The album was released on Guthrie and Raymonde's record label Bella Union.
The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads was described by AllMusic reviewer Tim DiGravina as "blend[ing] My Bloody Valentine's sonic feedback with Kitchens of Distinction's swirling atmosphere and the grace of Jeff Buckley", with DiGravina adding, "What could have been a tiresome exploration of awkward religious theories is instead a spellbinding journey into the heart of human emotion and guitar dynamics." Although Lift to Experience never officially announced a disbandment, the band splintered in the early part of the 21st century, with Pearson releasing a solo album entitled Last of the Country Gentlemen in 2011.
The album was remastered and reissued for its 15-year anniversary by Mute Records on February 3, 2017. The album was reissued across three separate formats, all featuring revised artwork: a 2CD set; a double vinyl LP set pressed on blue and red colored vinyl; and a deluxe 4LP box set including the band's first demo EP and live recordings. The reissue coincides with the band's reunion and performance at Meltdown Festival 2016 curated by Elbow frontman Guy Garvey.
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