"Somewhere in the zone of Roger Nichols, Teenage Fanclub, Cosmic Rough Riders, Bacharach, and Gene Clark. Maybe that sounds crazy, but I`ll stick by it. Really first class song writing and one that deserves to reach a LOT more ears. Fans of Americana that`s unafraid to be pretty and evocative of geography & place, deeply pastoral will find SO much to cheer in this terrific debut." So says Not Lamer Craig Leve, who turned us onto this North Carolina band that is going to blow many of you, as it did us here, *away*. Yes, all those bands....but I`ll add a small dips and dashes of Sagitarrius, Simon & Garfunkel, Flying Burrito Brothers, Beachwood Sparks and Poco to the above, as well. "The Green Fields give us a fascinating what if for the history of rock n roll. What if the Byrds had expanded on their original theme of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO instead of the half-hearted DR. BYRDS & MR. HYDE? The Green Fields MELODIES FOR AFTERNOON show what could have been if the Byrds hadnt been diverted down a slow road of mediocrity. The original theme of the Byrds SWEETHEART album was to incorporate not just country-rock, but also brass and other progressive sounds and that is just what the Green Fields do, with amazing results. Plus the Green Fields add an interesting array of other instruments and harmonies, making this album almost seem like a country rock version of the Rolling Stones AFTERMATH. Sure, there are some classic Byrds sounds (pedal steel and mandolin) plus spot-on Roger McGuinn vocals on some songs. But dont think that the Green Fields are merely another alt-country band. I consider them PRE-alt-country as their music sounds authentic and not bandwagonesque. So, if you want to hear a classic 60s album that never was pick up MELODIES FOR AFTERNOON."-Ear Candy. "Striking it rich with a title that fits, The Green Fields` Melodies For Afternoon possesses a timeless, wistful sound that blends dreamy California country and sunshine pop with hints of Bacharach and Jimmy Webb to a most delightful end. In actuality, The Green Fields is the recording name of Asheville, NC based songwriter/producer/arranger Chris Mondia. While conjuring up imagery of lazy Sundays through multi-layered orchestrations that are spacious, lush and playful, Mondia sings of organic relations supported by organic settings. "Ellendale Flower", "Tree & Leaf", "Late October Dream", The Wind & Pain" and "Golden Afternoon" are a few titles that more than suggest the natural elements infused within."-MOM. Cosmic American Folk Pure Pop. Not To Be Missed, Extremely Highly Recommended!
 Let`s Find Our Way - mp3
Summers On - mp3
Golden Afternoons - mp3
One Closed Hand - mp3
Everywhere The Quiet Lay - mp3 | 
