Aerogramme
General
| Sep 2013
Reviews
Francis D
Reviewed 2013-09-18
Reviewed 2013-09-18
“Aerogramme” Goldspot
Melodic indie rock from New York-based band, Goldspot. Singer/songwriter Siddhartha Khosla has taken Aerogramme in a new direction artistically. The album is more autobiographical than the group’s previous two releases — Tally of the Yes Men (2007-2008) and And the Elephant Is Dancing (2010). The 10-song set takes a look back at when Khosla and his family immigrated to America from their native India. The band’s sound is a cultural melting pot — recalling the Beatles or George Harrison during one of his transcendental interludes, as well as the Smiths and even the Cure.
— Francis
Recommended: 1, 3, 2, 9, 5, 7. No FCCs detected.
1. (3:45) Abyss — Effortless, melodic indie rock. 1970s throwback feel — perfectly captured. Playful guitar “stingers” combined with counterpoint bass line. Great song! ****
2. (3:41) Evergreen Cassette — Rattling evolves into a prominent drum foundation with some hints of Bollywood. Energetic tune with a bit of an Eastern flair ***
3. (3:31) The Border Line — Bright, strummy guitar is the signature sound in another very hummable, hooky track. ****
4. (3:54) New Haven Green — Bouncy tune that describes the arrival of Khosla’s family in America.
5. (2:35) Salt of the Earth — Indie retro-rock that is VERY reminiscent of George Harrison’s solo work from the mid-1970s. **
6. (2:58) Monkey on my Rooftop — Sweet, somewhat gimmicky tune with swirling synths, shakers, and light vocals.
7. (3:27) Resident Alien — Eastern influence is very apparent in both the vocals and rhythm track. Tongue-in-check lyrics about being a human rather than a “resident alien.” **
8. (3:01) Somewhere in the East — Slightly slower tempo than most. Another very Beatle-like tune with “George” on lead vocals. Busy rhythm track. Ghost-like vibraphone (or synth)
9. (3:57) If the Hudson Overflows — Acoustic track, created by the band to help raise money for the victims of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. Very nice indie folk offering. ***
10. (2:39) One and the Same — Semi-power pop…but with harmonium backing and synth squiggles. Sudden ending.
Melodic indie rock from New York-based band, Goldspot. Singer/songwriter Siddhartha Khosla has taken Aerogramme in a new direction artistically. The album is more autobiographical than the group’s previous two releases — Tally of the Yes Men (2007-2008) and And the Elephant Is Dancing (2010). The 10-song set takes a look back at when Khosla and his family immigrated to America from their native India. The band’s sound is a cultural melting pot — recalling the Beatles or George Harrison during one of his transcendental interludes, as well as the Smiths and even the Cure.
— Francis
Recommended: 1, 3, 2, 9, 5, 7. No FCCs detected.
1. (3:45) Abyss — Effortless, melodic indie rock. 1970s throwback feel — perfectly captured. Playful guitar “stingers” combined with counterpoint bass line. Great song! ****
2. (3:41) Evergreen Cassette — Rattling evolves into a prominent drum foundation with some hints of Bollywood. Energetic tune with a bit of an Eastern flair ***
3. (3:31) The Border Line — Bright, strummy guitar is the signature sound in another very hummable, hooky track. ****
4. (3:54) New Haven Green — Bouncy tune that describes the arrival of Khosla’s family in America.
5. (2:35) Salt of the Earth — Indie retro-rock that is VERY reminiscent of George Harrison’s solo work from the mid-1970s. **
6. (2:58) Monkey on my Rooftop — Sweet, somewhat gimmicky tune with swirling synths, shakers, and light vocals.
7. (3:27) Resident Alien — Eastern influence is very apparent in both the vocals and rhythm track. Tongue-in-check lyrics about being a human rather than a “resident alien.” **
8. (3:01) Somewhere in the East — Slightly slower tempo than most. Another very Beatle-like tune with “George” on lead vocals. Busy rhythm track. Ghost-like vibraphone (or synth)
9. (3:57) If the Hudson Overflows — Acoustic track, created by the band to help raise money for the victims of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. Very nice indie folk offering. ***
10. (2:39) One and the Same — Semi-power pop…but with harmonium backing and synth squiggles. Sudden ending.
Recent airplay
The Border Line
KZSU Time Traveler — Jan 05, 2024
The Border Line
KZSU Time Traveler — Oct 06, 2023
Abyss
KZSU Time Traveler — Apr 08, 2022
If The Hudson Overflows
KZSU Time Traveler — Sep 10, 2021
Abyss
Time Traveler (rebroadcast from Oct 2, 2015) — Sep 09, 2021
New Haven Green
KZSU Time Traveler — Jul 09, 2021
Charting
2013-09-22 — 2013-11-24
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Nov 24 | 2 |
| Nov 17 | 1 |
| Nov 10 | 1 |
| Nov 3 | 1 |
| Oct 27 | 1 |
| Oct 20 | 3 |
| Oct 13 | 1 |
| Oct 6 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Abyss | ||
| 2. | Evergreen Cassette | ||
| 3. | The Border Line | ||
| 4. | New Haven Green | ||
| 5. | Salt Of The Earth | ||
| 6. | Monkey On My Rooftop | ||
| 7. | Resident Alien | ||
| 8. | Somewhere In The East | ||
| 9. | If The Hudson Overflows | ||
| 10. | One And The Same |