Gravedigging
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| Apr 2017
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Kayla Constandse
Reviewed 2017-04-08
Reviewed 2017-04-08
”Gravedigging” The Buttertones
Not your typical alternative rock. The vocals are very a distinctive combination of heartiness and yelping. Their addition of saxophone player London Guzman gave them an additional unusual aspect to their surf-punk sound. The Buttertones began their journey in Los Angeles, California in 2011. They began as self-described "music school misfits.” Their bassist Sean Redman former member of Cherry Glazerr.
— Kayla
RIYL
Recommended: 2, 1, 7. No FCCs.
1) * (2:58) Pistol Whip — Jazzy saxophone plays behind the unique, dramatic vocals. Mid tempo.
2) * (2:03) Sadie’s A Sadist — More of a beachy feel. Earnest vocals.
3) (3:03) Neon Cowboy — Has a western feel with drums like hoofbeats. Starts bright, gets darker as the song continues. Fluctuating pace.
4) (1:52) Two-Headed Shark — Sounds like something out of a spooky spy movie.
5) (3:19) Matador — Saxophone carries most of the melody. Some interesting falsetto vocal bits. Big fade, may sound like it’s ending early.
6) (3:08) I Ran Away — Guitar exhibiting an almost harp-like sound. Slow tempo. Lamenting.
7) * (2:08) Moroccan Monsoon — No lyrics. Sounds like a punk interpretation of the classic Surfaris's “Wipe Out”.
8) (3:50) Geisha’s Gaze — Reminds me of Ancient Egypt, if Ancient Egypt had electric guitars and saxophones.
9) (2:29) Ghost Safari — Uptempo. Haunting vocals.
10) (2:57) A Tear For Rosie — A little more conventional: Less distorted vocals. Slower, pure sounding guitar. Sax not as prominent.
11) (4:03) Gravediggin' — Fun opening drum roll. Warbling vocals come in halfway. Races to the finish, and closes with howling.
Not your typical alternative rock. The vocals are very a distinctive combination of heartiness and yelping. Their addition of saxophone player London Guzman gave them an additional unusual aspect to their surf-punk sound. The Buttertones began their journey in Los Angeles, California in 2011. They began as self-described "music school misfits.” Their bassist Sean Redman former member of Cherry Glazerr.
— Kayla
RIYL
Recommended: 2, 1, 7. No FCCs.
1) * (2:58) Pistol Whip — Jazzy saxophone plays behind the unique, dramatic vocals. Mid tempo.
2) * (2:03) Sadie’s A Sadist — More of a beachy feel. Earnest vocals.
3) (3:03) Neon Cowboy — Has a western feel with drums like hoofbeats. Starts bright, gets darker as the song continues. Fluctuating pace.
4) (1:52) Two-Headed Shark — Sounds like something out of a spooky spy movie.
5) (3:19) Matador — Saxophone carries most of the melody. Some interesting falsetto vocal bits. Big fade, may sound like it’s ending early.
6) (3:08) I Ran Away — Guitar exhibiting an almost harp-like sound. Slow tempo. Lamenting.
7) * (2:08) Moroccan Monsoon — No lyrics. Sounds like a punk interpretation of the classic Surfaris's “Wipe Out”.
8) (3:50) Geisha’s Gaze — Reminds me of Ancient Egypt, if Ancient Egypt had electric guitars and saxophones.
9) (2:29) Ghost Safari — Uptempo. Haunting vocals.
10) (2:57) A Tear For Rosie — A little more conventional: Less distorted vocals. Slower, pure sounding guitar. Sax not as prominent.
11) (4:03) Gravediggin' — Fun opening drum roll. Warbling vocals come in halfway. Races to the finish, and closes with howling.
Recent airplay
Sadie's A Sadist
The Library — Jun 07, 2017
Gravediggin'
Homeroom — Jun 03, 2017
Pistol Whip
Moonlight Impressions — May 18, 2017
Moroccan Monsoon, Sadie's A Sadist
Homeroom — May 12, 2017
Two-Headed Shark
Homeroom — May 06, 2017
Sadie's A Sadist
Buford J. Sharkley Presents: As Told to Hervey Okkles — Apr 22, 2017
Charting
2017-04-12 — 2017-06-14
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 1 |
| Jun 4 | 1 |
| May 21 | 1 |
| May 14 | 1 |
| May 7 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | 4 |
Track listing
| 1. | Pistol Whip | ||
| 2. | Sadie's A Sadist | ||
| 3. | Neon Cowboy | ||
| 4. | Two-Headed Shark | ||
| 5. | Matador | ||
| 6. | I Ran Away | ||
| 7. | Moroccan Monsoon | ||
| 8. | Geisha's Gaze | ||
| 9. | Ghost Safari | ||
| 10. | A Tear For Rosie | ||
| 11. | Gravediggin' |