CHETT's surging second full-length release "The Swell" is one heck of a ride. With it, they deliver a promising hard-hitting album that demonstrates how a band can take a distinct sound, as in their 2004 release "Weary Path", and strengthen it by delivering a tight, intelligent report on how to make the best from the ebb and flow that life can throw at you. From the ruthless opening track "Paper Doll" to the songs leading up to the solemn final track "Last Days," CHETT utilizes crushing guitars, complex drumming and spot on bass work as the vessel on which the listener sails along "The Swell".

In today's mix of analogous music CHETT finds their own sound within "The Swell' that ranges from an introspective nod to bands like Pearl Jam with tracks like "Blind Spot" and "October Air" and U2 with tracks like "Stay With Me," to flat out heart on the floor rock & roll with tracks like "Paper Doll," and "Fatalism."

With the release of the powerful new "The Swell" and their latest win in Chicago's Emergenza Music Festival, it won't be long before the wave picks CHETT up and sweeps them far from Rockford.

CD release party:

Saturday 05/13/06

Chubby Rain House of Tunes

4210 Countryside Estates Drive

Poplar Grove, IL 61065.

CHETT is:

Luke LeFevre

Chris Branstiter

Shawn DeVeirman

Stan Hulsey