Wheel Workers, The / Unite
Album: Unite   Collection:General
Artist:Wheel Workers, The   Added:Mar 2012
Label:Self-Release  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2012-06-09 Pull Date: 2012-08-12
Week Ending: Aug 12 Jul 15 Jul 8
Airplays: 1 1 1

Recent Airplay
1. Aug 09, 2012: A Mind Redefined
Right Way To Go
3. Jul 05, 2012: A Mind Redefined
The Seal And Whale
2. Jul 12, 2012: A Mind Redefined
Everywhere At Dawn

Album Review
Be Sharp
Reviewed 2012-06-02
Despite the name of this album, it is, sadly, not a compilation of inspiring revolutionary anthems. (Oh well.) It is instead very pleasant, largely pop and/or light-rock. We get two very good vocalists: male (tenor) lead, female (soprano) harmony. Instruments include guitars, bass, drums, and a theremin, which adds fun, interesting sounds ranging from subtle synth-like accompaniment to Star-Trek goofiness. A listenable, enjoyable record, suitable for any show featuring light, indie rock and pop.
No FCC issues.

1** Mid-tempo. Folk-ish, slightly bluesy song set atop old-style New Orleans sway (clarinet, tuba, cornet). Good singing. (3:39)
2 ** Mid-tempo. Pretty, indie-pop song. Good lead & harmony. Slight country twang on guitar. (4:36)
3 * Fast. Light-rock with upbeat 60s jangle (a la Mamas & Papas). Therimin is retro-future. (4:03)
4 * Mid-fast. Happy pop again. Dreamy singing. A big dose of sci-fi therimin. (3:43)
5 Mid-tempo. Very mellow vox (M lead, F harmony). Set in a dreamy psychedelic haze. (3:54)
6 Mid-slow, sad. Sung in an airy, wispy voice. Limping waltz rhythm on acoustic guitar. (2:42)
7 Mid-slow. Pleasant male vox, but song doesn’t go anwhere. Again, a dreamy, hazy feel. (3:48)
8 * Birds chirp. Then mid-tempo with a jazzy swing. A Bossa Nova feel to the harmony vox. The muted trumpet is nice. (4:14)
9 ** Mid-tempo. Pretty little pop love song. Good M/F harmony singing. Nice synth & strings. (3:19)
10 Mid-fast. Pronounced rim-tapping on drums. A lot of synth. Vocals are light and airy. (3:31)
11 Mixed bag. Mellow pop song, with a harder, rock-influenced instrumental break midway. (4:28)
12 * Mid-tempo. Good singing by both singers. Grows to be quite emotional. Much therimin. (4:40)
13 ** Fast. Joyous & lively. A big dollop of synth pop with guitars & strings. It’s like dessert. (4:04)

Track Listing
1. The Mop   7. I Don't Know
2. Steromad   8. Everywhere At Dawn
3. Open Door   9. Epicenter
4. Spidermazes   10. Sidewalks
5. Soft   11. Bias
6. Hey Man   12. Right Way To Go
  13. The Seal And Whale