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'I like real voices, though some people don't. Ben Folds, Eef Barzelay (Clem Snide), John Darnielle (Mountain Goats), John Sampson (Weakerthans), and Chris DuBray (Some By Sea/Ghosts & Liars). Some people hate these bands because of the vocals, or maybe because of the uncoolness that comes from sounding like a regular Joe with something to say. This song is right in my wheelhouse, and I guarantee you'll love the last minute and a half at the very least.'~ http://linesthroughlines.blogspot.com/2008/03/list 'When the record label responsible for putting out the small miracle that is Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago announces another release they are excited about, it's probably a good idea to take notice. I had never heard of Wisconsin band Cranes & Crows until the other day, had never heard of 19 year old singer/songwriter Paul Brandt - who is supposedly in a few bands throughout the area and is somewhat of a big deal if the label's press release is to be believed - but none of that mattered to me, or rarely ever does. What matters, of course, is the music. And this song immediately felt right.
There's a bit of Bon Iver in the production, a bit of Elliott Smith in its sparseness, some 70s James Taylor in the vocals, a touch of Nick Drake in the guitar, and more than a little of the long, cold Wisconsin winter that no doubt inspired the whole thing.'~ http://everybodycares.blogspot.com/2008/03/cranes- 'Cranes & Crows will release Blame Winter tomorrow. At only 19, Paul Brandt is kind of a veteran of the Eau Claire local music scene. He has split his time manning the keyboards for such bands as Meridene, The Gentle Guest and the now-defunct Fine. This is his first attempt at his own project. It's sparse, emotive and quiet with acoustic guitar and piano driving most all the songs.'~ http://myoldkyhome.blogspot.com/2008/03/cranes-cro |
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