Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I just downloaded the debut record/album from these guys. Became familiar with them from their EP Vera Cruz. This is a GREAT record. They are out of Nashville. I haven't been this excited about a new band since I stumbled across Dawes and got turned on to MMJ. They sound a bit like Zuma era Neil Young crossed with the Faces. Singer warbles a lot like Neil Young but the music is especially polished. They've been compared to Uncle Tupelo and Wilco (but that is probably the new catchall for really cool bands that have a warped take on classic roots rock/roots country.) Apparently there is a Gillian Welch connection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrMH0zcQqYQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrMH0zcQqYQ love that video. see a band play makes more interested. i'm getting a Television vibe from them. don't know why. gonna check them out :0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theryanking75 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I saw them in St. Louis at Twangfest in 2009. They were fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 love that video. see a band play makes more interested. i'm getting a Television vibe from them. don't know why. gonna check them out :0 The voices are a bit 'Tom Verlaineish". This is from their ep Vera Cruz. The new record has a TP and the Heartbreakers vibe or maybe a Stonesy vibe. The vocals are quite a bit stronger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Awesome news. I, too, am a fan of the Veracruz EP (produced by Niko Bolas adding another layer to the Neil Young connection). Gillian Welch sings on "Tennessee Rose" on the previously-mentioned Veracruz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Add me to this small pile of fans. I'm looking forward to listening to the new one. Love Veracruz and don't hear a single comparitive note with Uncle Tupelo or Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Add me to this small pile of fans. I'm looking forward to listening to the new one. Love Veracruz and don't hear a single comparitive note with Uncle Tupelo or Wilco. I didn't either, but I read these two blurbs: "Front man Matt Campbell mixes the high-pitched cry of Neil Young, the androgynous whine of Tom Verlaine, and the sweet lyricism of Gram Parsons, and the chugging, intertwined guitars give the music an appealing post-Stones strut—all of which is a long way of saying The Deep Vibration reminds me of Uncle Tupelo." - Chicago Reader "They got their name from Lou Reed, but their scruffy roots-rock is way more Wilco.” - Blender I don't see the comparison, and I mentioned it as a poke at lazy "Journalism". However, I think anybody who like UT and Wilco would connect to their vibe. And it is available for download from Amazon for $8.90. DO IT. DO IT NOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So far you are two for two with me. First, Dawes, who I like better live than the mix on their album and now these guys. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 damn, that's promising Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 They do a pretty great Dylan cover too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yetXE7leN4c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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