Revisted: Harvard [2009] The Inevitable, and I

sound: Indie Rock/Progressive
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I rarely do this, i haven't even listened to this whole record and im gonna write about it anyways. I've heard about 5 tracks off this album in the last half an hour, and im going to say im surprisingly blow away. But let me tell you why, normally when people compare a band to Circa Survive or Minus the Bear they almost always turn out to be complete and utter shit.
So needless to say when i saw this record being compared to Juturna my initial response was "there's no fucking way". However i will say these guys share lot with that record, the same haunting feel of the guitars/faders/pedals use you got from Circa, should be expected here because this record is produced by Brian Mcternan.  Vocalist is more Deas Vail sounding to me, but still pretty great. Overall this record gives a very intimate feel, its sort of dreamlike and introspective in nature, but extremely enjoyable. Some jazzy aspects, the track French Girls has a glimmer of horns for flavoring and On with Disease sounds like it could have been on On Letting Go. Heavier  feeling tracks like Red Dress exist for those who question the prog. rock tag. Interesting record, definitely try these guys out.

*Do these guys a solid and buy some merch, small label bros for sure :)
Harvard Merch.

sounds like: Circa Survive, Deas Vail, As Cities Burn

stream the whole record at Enjoy the Ride.

Javelins - (2008) Heavy Meadows

sound: Indie/ Alternative
length: 10 songs, 37.4 minutes
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01. Flowers
02. Heavy Meadows
03. The Pounding
04. El Dorado
05. Roman Saints
06. Out On The Sand
07. Pickup Lines
08. Entropy
09. JConnected
10. Red Handed

This is a very mellow Indie press, that sort of wanders around on this psychedelic mind trip that's simultaneously calming and thought provoking. It's a very artistic in the sense that it flows from one song to the next seamlessly and then before you know it its over. Alot of consideration and thought went into this carefully written, performed, and packaged record. Check it out.

sounds like: Pomegranates, Deas Vail, Other Girls

Krash.

Eulogies - (2009) Here Today

sound: Indie/Chill Sauce
length: 11 songs, 37 minutes
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1. Day to Day
2. Eyes on the Prize
3. Bad Connection
4. Two Can Play
5. How to Be Alone
6. This Fine Progression
7. Out of Character
8. A Dark Place
9. Goodbye
10. The Fight (I've Come to Like)
11. Stranger Calliope
12. Is There Anyone Here?

My first impression was this album was pretty boring but after a couple more listen's i realized i was a fucking moron. At first glance this seems to be your run of the mill catchy but chill album, but i think to say that is a lazy assessment. Eulogies are very clever at vocal progression, and creating light-hearted beats and simplified lyrics that sort of resonate in the soul. Granted they aren't doing anything Pedro the Lion didn't already but it's still a very sweet, heartfelt record. Check it out.

sounds like: Pedro the Lion, Lydia, Deas Vail

Crash

Lydia - (2008) Illuminate

sound: Indie/Alternative/Chill Sauce
length: 11 songs, 43.04 minutes
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1. This Is Twice Now ( 3:06)
2. A Fine Evening For A Rogue ( 3:43)
3. I Woke Up Near The See ( 3:38)
4. Hospital ( 3:36)
5. Fate ( 4:09)
6. Sleep Well ( 4:26)
7. Stay Awake ( 5:48)
8. All I See ( 5:09)
9. One More Day ( 3:53)
10....Ha, Yeah It Got Pretty Bad ( 1:07)
11.Now The One You Once Loved Is Leaving ( 6:53)

Very chill, much stronger then their other press This December which in my opinion is a heap of shit. However, this record is mostly gold. I fucking love the drums in Fate, sweet ass cover art too.

sounds like: Deas Vail, The Velvet Teen, Brightwood, Life At Sea

Woosh!