It Pay sto Listen To Your Kids
My oldest son (a fellow UMASS/Amherst grad) said I'd like these guys after he caught them at some venue or other in NoHo. He was right.
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There's honey in the chemicals...
I downloaded this on the strength of one Winterpills song I heard on XM radio. I don't even know what it was anymore. Doesn't matter, this is an incredible album. I'm usually not a fan of music with just acoustic guitars and vocals, it tends to sound too "samey." But this stuff is amazing, you quickly forget the minimal instrumentation and get caught up in the gorgeous melodies and harmonies. "Laughing" is a good starter tune if you're a cautious downloader. It has one of those cool intros where you can't seem to find the one-beat. Download this thing in its entirety, you won't regret it.
Wonderful acoustics and harmonies
Came acros these guys after listening to Elliot Smith on Spotify, they were listed as 'similar'. I loved them so much I've downloaded all 3 albums! :)
Very Good Songwriting
One of the better albums I've found on emusic. These guys sound like seasoned veterans instead of a band just cutting its teeth. Kind of sounds like a mellower New Pornographers, but is reminiscent of the late 60s, early 70s, pop folk - I hear some Simon and Garfunkel, some CSNY, and some Mamas and Papas here too. Definitely a keeper. I like Laughing, A Benediction, and Found Summer, but really every song is good.
Lost Weekend
. . . try that track. There's a beautiful gentle power in this band.
fabulous
This was my favorite album of 2005 — mellow, slow pop (mostly; Laughing is an exception). Especially like A Benediction, Letter to a Friend in Jail, Portrait, & Found Weekend. The harmonies are exquisite.
Too Mellow!
I got this CD after hearing "Laughing" on the radio- a great song! Nothing else on this comes close (maybe "Pills For Sara") to matching that gem. It's nice enough, just not memorable.
