North Atlantic Explorers
"Skylines" CD
Anniedale Records
Genres:
Three Ring
PO Box 883123
San Francisco CA
94188
Nov 15 - 21 2005 |
Skylines is one of the prettiest rock
records to come out in awhile. Picking out influences from indie pop,
shoegazer, alt country, and dream-pop, North Atlantic Explorers
craft lush, beautiful songs rich in melody and atmosphere. Be it the
spacey twang of "Blue Moon on the Rise" or the romantic folk-pop of
"Tonight You Belong To Me," NAE are on their game for the
entirety of this lovely album. None of the songs break the mood or
flop; instead, each track serves to express the band's array of
influences, be it the Sparklehorse tinges of "When My Ship
Comes In" or the Yo La Tengo drear of "Sundrenched." "Anchors
Away," with its brilliant chorus, is the record's best moment - right
from first listen, you'll be hooked for good.
Sure, all these songs fit into a slow, calm vibe,
but the formula works. Skylines is the soundtrack to laying
around with a loved one on a warm summer evening. Don't you forget it.
86%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
11 tracks, distributed by
the label, released 2005] |