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Reviewed 2009-06-22
Reviewed 2009-06-22
LOCAL 7th album of meticulously produced indie pop from John Vanderslice. After a synth/ keyboard-heavy first half, the album's 2nd half is much more organic in sound. Good stuff, though doesn't quite stand up to Cellar Door or Pixel Revolt for me.
-Adrian
My picks: 2, 4, 8, 9, 12 FCC: 3
med-fast. multitracked vocals.
med-slow. many different keyboards, drums, bass.
FCC ("fucked up" at 1:02 left) med-fast. multitracked vocals over wurlitzer and steady drums.
med-slow. my favorite of the record. great chorus.
mid tempo. multi-tracked vocals. bending synths.
med-slow. sparse and dark. sudden burst of woodwinds and keyboards in the middle
med-slow. delicate, almost orchestral background. high harmony vocals.
med-fast. more of a straight up rocker than many on the disc.
mid tempo. strummed guitar and vocals. pretty sparse and delicate.
med-fast. dark piano and drums.
med-slow. dark, echoing bass. multi-tracked vocals. stark drums
slow. gorgeous, almost atmospheric music, strings.
-Adrian
My picks: 2, 4, 8, 9, 12 FCC: 3
med-fast. multitracked vocals.
med-slow. many different keyboards, drums, bass.
FCC ("fucked up" at 1:02 left) med-fast. multitracked vocals over wurlitzer and steady drums.
med-slow. my favorite of the record. great chorus.
mid tempo. multi-tracked vocals. bending synths.
med-slow. sparse and dark. sudden burst of woodwinds and keyboards in the middle
med-slow. delicate, almost orchestral background. high harmony vocals.
med-fast. more of a straight up rocker than many on the disc.
mid tempo. strummed guitar and vocals. pretty sparse and delicate.
med-fast. dark piano and drums.
med-slow. dark, echoing bass. multi-tracked vocals. stark drums
slow. gorgeous, almost atmospheric music, strings.
Recent airplay
Tremble And Tear
A-philiac — Nov 26, 2014
Oblivion
Music Casserole — Mar 29, 2014
Fetal Horses
Gurlz Rule — May 01, 2013
Sunken Union Boat
Daydream Disaster — Sep 26, 2012
D.I.A.L.O.
A Family Affair - Solo Style — Mar 08, 2012
Sunken Union Boat
Happy Hour — Dec 15, 2011
Charting
2009-05-24 — 2009-07-26
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1 |
| Jul 19 | 1 |
| Jul 12 | 3 |
| Jul 5 | 3 |
| Jun 28 | 1 |
| Jun 21 | 1 |
| Jun 14 | 4 |
| Jun 7 | 6 |
Track listing
| 1. | Tremble And Tear | ||
| 2. | Fetal Horses | ||
| 3. | C & O Canal | ||
| 4. | Too Much Time | ||
| 5. | D.I.A.L.O. | ||
| 6. | Forest Knolls | ||
| 7. | Oblivion | ||
| 8. | Sunken Union Boat | ||
| 9. | Romanian Names | ||
| 10. | Carina Constellation | ||
| 11. | Summer Stock | ||
| 12. | Hard Times |