Add Date: December 8
Artist: Stellastarr*
Album: Civilized
Label: Bloated Wife
Genre: Rock
Comments: A favorite of former WLUR All Star Neil Sheaffer, the members of this fourpiece met while studying at the Pratt (hence, the pretentious *). Civilized is their third record and a fine one at that, filled with epic ruminations, poppy hooks, but a sound all their own. At times, I'd call Stellastarr* a poppier version of Interpol, with the chugging basslines and strange vocal quaver, but they sound like they're having a far grander time than Paul Banks and company. Even more impressive when you consider that music isn't a day job for any of the band members: one writes screenplays, one does graphic design, one is a "freelance Creative Director," and the last scores independent films (so I guess music is his day job, but not pop music).
Album: Civilized
Label: Bloated Wife
Genre: Rock
Comments: A favorite of former WLUR All Star Neil Sheaffer, the members of this fourpiece met while studying at the Pratt (hence, the pretentious *). Civilized is their third record and a fine one at that, filled with epic ruminations, poppy hooks, but a sound all their own. At times, I'd call Stellastarr* a poppier version of Interpol, with the chugging basslines and strange vocal quaver, but they sound like they're having a far grander time than Paul Banks and company. Even more impressive when you consider that music isn't a day job for any of the band members: one writes screenplays, one does graphic design, one is a "freelance Creative Director," and the last scores independent films (so I guess music is his day job, but not pop music).
A fine end-of-term addition to our playlist, start with "Freak Out" and "Numbers."
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