View Larger
Rate it!
Avg: 4.5 (68 ratings)
- Date Released: August 1, 2000
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: Velocette Records / Virtual
If the Pretty Things had been from the American South…
-
We Say...
If the Pretty Things had been from the American South this might be the album they made instead of Parachute. I got the first Glands record from Bar/None and liked it, but it became one of those CDs lost in the tide. Then we saw them in Nashville while we were down there recording. At some point Georgia said to me that they were like a cross between the Cars and the Soft Boys and I acted like I knew just what she meant, especially when, within minutes, they were covering "Just What I Needed." But nothing prepared me for how sensational this record is. Every time I get ready to listen to it, I think that "Swim" is my favorite song, but then as each one starts I realize: No, that's my favorite. (But it's really "Swim.")
-
They Say...
Eponymously-titled albums that follow a previously released debut (especially once the band signs to a major label) usually seem to indicate that the band is going back to square one, and this self-titled album by the Glands -- who hail from the college burg of Athens, GA -- does just that, offering up refreshingly enigmatic, artfully arranged and bouncy Confederate pop that blends porch swing guitars, jazzy basslines, and jangling Paisley Underground and Britpop aesthetics. "Work It Out" sounds like a preMersey Beat Britbilly workout that woulda rocked the U.K. back in '62, while "Straight Down" is pretty straight-up indie rock. Vocalist/guitarist Ross Shapiro's endearing but heartbreakingly frail vocals have been compared to Village Green vintage Ray Davies, but fans of Olivia Tremor Control's Bill Doss or the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne may hear a little of them in there too. Doug Stanley's airy keyboard burbles and Craig McQuiston's keening lap steel will appeal to fans of the Elephant 6 collective sound as well.
“ The indie iTunes — Hardcore music fans are migrating to eMusic, the iTunes Music Store's cheaper, cooler cousin.”
Rolling Stone
eMusic Tip
Paid downloads are counted towards an album discount but free downloads are not.
COMPLETE FOR FREE!
You can download the rest of the tracks from this album for free! Just click the Complete Album button.
We’re sorry this album can only be downloaded using paid subscription download credits.
We recommend you Save it for Later by clicking the Save for Later button shown just above this message. For a list of related albums you can download right now, check out these recommendations.
| 01. |  |
Livin Was Easy |
3:34 |
|
| 02. | |
When I Laugh |
3:04 |
|
| 03. |
Swim-Prelude |
0:44 |
|
|
| 04. | |
Swim |
3:12 |
|
| 05. | |
Mayflower |
4:42 |
|
| 06. | |
Lovetown |
3:10 |
|
| 07. | |
Straight Down |
3:16 |
|
| 08. | |
I Can See My House From Here |
4:09 |
|
| 09. | |
Fortress |
3:51 |
|
| 10. | |
Work It Out |
3:32 |
|
| 11. | |
Soul Inspiration |
2:14 |
|
| 12. | |
Ground |
4:53 |
|
| 13. | |
Favorite American |
3:20 |
|
| 14. | |
Breathe Out |
3:16 |
|
14 Total Tracks, 46:57 Total Length
Loading...
Playlists If you like The Glands, check out these member playlists
Explore music recommended by The Glands fans
Credits
- David Barbe - Producer // David Barbe - Engineer // David Barbe - Mixing // Larry Tenner - Bass // Andy Baker - Producer // Andy Baker - Mixing // The Glands - Producer // The Glands - Engineer // The Glands - Main Performer // The Glands - Mixing // Joseph Rowe - Drums // Doug Stanley - Bass // Doug Stanley - Guitar // Doug Stanley - Keyboards // Craig McQuiston - Bass // Victor Uzur - Cello // Peter Fancher - Producer
Choose from over 6 million
music downloadseMusic features legendary and emerging artists in every genre: classic rock to classical,indie to international, soundtracks to spiritual, jazz to country and many more.
MP3 downloads work on any digital media player
With eMusic, you OWN your music without any restrictions. Burn music to a CD, play it on your computer, mobile phone or any digital media player - including iPod®, Zune® and Walkman®.
Songs available for 50¢ or less
eMusic subscriptions start at just $11.99 a month for 24 downloads - that's just 50¢ per song! And it gets better from there - our plans go as low as 42¢ per song!
Music Discovery
eMusic is about discovery. We make finding new music fun again with music recommendations from our award-winning team of music experts, member playlists and new music features.
Cancel anytime
With all the great music and site features we're pretty sure you will love eMusic. If not, no problem. You can cancel at any time and keep the music you have downloaded.
© 1992 - 2009 All Media Guide, LLC