?It's a bit glib to say it but it's also true -- for most of its length, Modern Silence finds the meeting point between power pop, synth pop, and new wave, and if that all sounds like three ways of stating the same thing to one extent or another, then that seems to be what Of Montreal veteran Jason Nesmith's band Casper & the Cookies are exactly aiming for on their third album. There's a focused precision throughout Modern Silence that's even more in the pocket than its many obvious touchstones that perhaps   [ read more ]

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Georgia's Casper & the Cookies have been creating a peculiar brand of power pop since 1999, tirelessly testing new waters in their songwriting and sonic pallet. Jason NeSmith (aka Casper Fandango, ex- Of Montreal) shares writing and recording duties with Kay Stanton. Guitarist Jim Hicks, drummer Davy Gibbs and a rotating cast of unsavory characters round out the lineup. The new record, The Optimist's Club finds them greatly expanding their sound to include european influences, a fuller sound and most impor   [ read more ]

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