Morningbell - Through the Belly of the Sea (Independently released CD, Progressive pop)
Smooth, melodic pop. The folks in Morningbell write and record dreamy progressive pop that sounds something like a cross between Alex Chilton and the softer side of Pink Floyd. The songs on Through the Belly of the Sea don't fit in with general trends in twenty-first century music. The songs certainly don't sound anything like commercial crap...but they also have very little in common with the vast majority of underground pop bands. We always admire bands and artists who follow their own instinctual tendencies rather than following the crowd...and this is most certainly the case with Morningbell. The band consists of Travis Atria, Eric Atria, and Stacie Thrushman. Using traditional instruments, these three individuals have managed to record twelve modern classics that will surely stand the test of time. Top picks: "The Speed of God," "The Octopus Walks Across the Coral," Utopian Fantasy at the Center of the Earth," "Sittin' On a Bubble." Recommended. (Rating: 5++)

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