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RECENT 2008 REVIEWS
THE MOST POWERFUL TELESCOPE IN THE
UNIVERSE - EP
it's free and recorded in a couple of
days so it's rubbish right? Well actually no it's not rubbish it's a laid back,
mellow, free form jazz inflected, mix of Slint, Shellac , shellac Tortoise and
early 70s Pink Floyd. Simply majestic yet majestically simple." -
besttuna.blogspot.com/
THE SPECTACULAR FANTASTIC -
Consume
"This EP is
their first proper release in three years, and finds the band still making the
same fuzzy pop in the vein of Elf Power, the
Resonars and fellow Ohioan heroes, Guided By Voices (especially noticeable on
the disc's opener, "Limitless And Free"). This five song EP clocks in under
twelve minutes, but manages to pack quite a punch in
that short time (though the closer, "Sympathy", was a bit too hard-rockin' for
my taste)! Let's hope they stay above ground for a bit longer this time!"
- Dagger Magazine / Indiepages
FAIRER SEX - Two can win
"On their debut LP, this Lawrence, KS five-piece play highly melodic,
strummy pop, in the vein of bands such as Lemonheads, Apples In Stereo,
and The Go-Betweens. Main singer/songwriter Zach Hart resembles a cross
between Evan Dando and Mark Kozelek, and pens some of the best songs.
For example, "Penny" recalls Belle & Sebastian (and features George
Brahlers majestic, but way-too-brief trumpet), while the witty,
self-mocking standout "Shit For Brains" has a catchy, sing-along chorus
you won't get out of your head. Harts counterpart David Wetzel is no
slouch either, writing and singing a few such as the lovely, Brian
Wilson-esque "Belong", and peppering each song with his twinkling piano
playing. They keep the pop gems coming, and this superb album never
falters through nearly 40 sighing, swooning minutes." - The Big
Takeover Magazine
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