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Morningbell - Sincerely, Severely (CD, Orange, Pop)
The fourth full-length release from Morningbell. These folks have a sound that is instantly satisfying and totally gratifying. The band consists of Travis Atria, Eric Atria, Stacie Atria, and Chris Hillman. These folks write and record an intriguing brand of modern pop that is laced with subtle hints of funk and soul...which add a really cool genuine feel to the music. In addition to the four musicians in the band, Sincerely, Severely also features the talents of no less than eighteen (!) guest musicians. But instead of having a murky overproduced sound, the tracks on this album come across like sparkling clear blasts of spring water. The tunes are, for the most part, accessible and danceable...but they are also completely viable in terms of artistic credibility. To quote from the promo sticker on the front of this album: "Guitar takes a back seat to bass and drums for an album that evokes everything from Curtis Mayfield and neo soul to Tom Waits and African drumming." That's a pretty good summation of what's going on here. Or perhaps to put it more bluntly...we fucking love it! The vocal melodies are spectacular. Killer tracks include "Let's Not Lose Our Heads," 'Soul Ma'am," "The Blue Whale and The Fly," and "It Was All Mondays." Recommended. (Rating: 5++)
Morningbell - Sincerely, Severely (CD, Orange, Pop)
The fourth full-length release from Morningbell. These folks have a sound that is instantly satisfying and totally gratifying. The band consists of Travis Atria, Eric Atria, Stacie Atria, and Chris Hillman. These folks write and record an intriguing brand of modern pop that is laced with subtle hints of funk and soul...which add a really cool genuine feel to the music. In addition to the four musicians in the band, Sincerely, Severely also features the talents of no less than eighteen (!) guest musicians. But instead of having a murky overproduced sound, the tracks on this album come across like sparkling clear blasts of spring water. The tunes are, for the most part, accessible and danceable...but they are also completely viable in terms of artistic credibility. To quote from the promo sticker on the front of this album: "Guitar takes a back seat to bass and drums for an album that evokes everything from Curtis Mayfield and neo soul to Tom Waits and African drumming." That's a pretty good summation of what's going on here. Or perhaps to put it more bluntly...we fucking love it! The vocal melodies are spectacular. Killer tracks include "Let's Not Lose Our Heads," 'Soul Ma'am," "The Blue Whale and The Fly," and "It Was All Mondays." Recommended. (Rating: 5++)