Throw Me the Statue – Moonbeams
Throw Me the Statue are basically an one-man act, although some friends are contributing from time to time (or track to track). Scott Reitherman (the man behind the act) originates from San Francisco (or close to) and after some time in New York relocated to Seattle, which is quite evident in his sound.
His debut album Moonbeams is a mix of indie rock, twee and lo-fi. Catchy tunes, upbeat tracks with synths, drums, guitars and occasional brass all mixed together in a way that guarantees to bring a smile on your face. The influences from bands like the Shins and the Microphones to Pavement and (my personal favorite) Casiotone for the Painfully alone are quite evident. I didn’t expect much from this album but I was more than pleasantly surprised. Another unknown indie band with a strange name you may say; well, perhaps yes but they have certainly won me over and will recommend them to anyone seeking a fresh alternative.
About to Walk and Lolita are my favorite tracks from this. Check out the Lolita video from the Take-Away Shows session where Throw Me the Statue performed for this fabulous series (hint for an upcoming post on this).
His debut album Moonbeams is a mix of indie rock, twee and lo-fi. Catchy tunes, upbeat tracks with synths, drums, guitars and occasional brass all mixed together in a way that guarantees to bring a smile on your face. The influences from bands like the Shins and the Microphones to Pavement and (my personal favorite) Casiotone for the Painfully alone are quite evident. I didn’t expect much from this album but I was more than pleasantly surprised. Another unknown indie band with a strange name you may say; well, perhaps yes but they have certainly won me over and will recommend them to anyone seeking a fresh alternative.About to Walk and Lolita are my favorite tracks from this. Check out the Lolita video from the Take-Away Shows session where Throw Me the Statue performed for this fabulous series (hint for an upcoming post on this).
0 Comments »
Post a Comment