(Posted: Aug 21, 2008)
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Review 1 of 2
Ando writes:
Ra Ra Riot’s The Rhumb Line is an engagingly strong debut full length from the much hyped New York band. Alternating between synthed out upbeat gems to tunes focused much more on the strength of the rhythm section and strings the album never dulls from start to finish. Singer Wes Miles’ spot on delivery further pushes the band apart from other up-and-coming indie groups.
The album’s production is polished and tight but not to the point of being glossy or generic. They definitely spent some time fine tuning their sounds in the studio. The performances are inspired and energetic. Overall, really promising debut for a band with near limitless potential. Cannot wait to hear more!
Sep 15, 2008 12:42:51
Review 2 of 2
admiu writes:
Sunny day on the crowded beach, jolly road trip with friends, kids playing on the playground,bright fireworks...That's Ra Ra Riot.
Five young and handsome musicians from New York are just at the beginning of their own history,but they had already had an experience of perfoming on big stages (like SXSW) with such cool figures as Art Brut, Tokyo Police Club, The Cribs and Editors.
These guys went through a fair amount of difficulties before this debut album . The death of their drummer and friend John Pike ,who was found drowned by the sea after a show in Massachusetts, was a real shock for everyone but they didn't break up and kept on playing together.
The main instrumental parts are played by cello and violin. When you hear it you imagine jumping musicians, ragged horsehair on fiddlesticks... and wow, surprise- it's two cute girls are doing all that! Moreover, there are flatter vocals, death and ghosts under rocks in lyrics, unobtrusive guitars and tolling keyboards. Everything that today's American indie-rock needs.
For those who like comparisons: they sometimes sound a bit like Arcade Fire receiving melody cards from Vampire Weekend, but still their songs don't make an impression of something you've already heard before.
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Marina
http://www.sundtrak.com
Aug 21, 2008 03:46:32
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