Aloha

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Ohio's experimental rock quartet Aloha consists of guitarist/vocalist Tony Cavallario, bassist Matthew Gengler, multi-instrumentalist/percussionist Eric Koltnow, and drummer Cale Parks. On the group's two Polyvinyl Records releases, 1998's limited-edition 7" and the following year's The Great Communicators, the Interpreters, the Nonbelievers EP, Aloha incorporates jazz and post-rock elements with personal, emotional songwriting, which is mirrored in their intense, often improvised live performances. That's Your Fire marked the band's first full...[more]

 

 

Aloha loves a bit of everything (60's orchestral pop, prog rock, 20th century composers, iconic songwriters), but they don't dabble here and there. They meld it all to make their own, unmistakable noise on this, their fourth album. "Aloha makes warm, progressive rock with a dreamy, resonant aftertaste. The early Genesis-inspired four-piece has skillfully crafted an ambitious and intriguing fusion of pop, punk, and jazz rock" - CNN. "A perfect laser show soundtrack for the art school set" - E   [ read more ]

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On their second full-length, Cleveland's Aloha rechart their course with looping guitars and vibraphones over dynamic rhythm tracks. From the mind-clearing percussion romp that begins the album, to the persuasive anthemic swing of its closer, we find a band that is willing to turn any musical corner for the sake of its songs. This is a sophomore record that WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. Aloha surpasses every expectation and, in every song, proves why reviews like this were commonplace for their first album: "Take po   [ read more ]

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Aloha adds the orchestral pop of the late '60s and the post-prog rock of the '80s to its big thinking, rhythm-rich repertoire. Longtime fans will find a dreamy, layered soundscape to get lost in, and casual passersby will find hooks to keep them standing by the speaker. "Here Comes Everyone brings the listener on a fevered tour of post-modernity, from the edge cities to the urban enclaves, from buried history to the impending future. What can't be painted with words is told by yearning mellot   [ read more ]

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Aloha holds the distinction of being the only Polyvinyl band ever to be signed based on a demo tape. In just three years, this band from Ohio created a lexicon both innovative and unparalleled. The most complex of Chicago instrumentalists melded with heartfelt songwriting is the result of their work, and a live set of improvisational and physical intensity. In fact, the band routinely plays nonstop for the duration of their shows, without a setlist, relying on cues and chemistry to transition from song to s   [ read more ]

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ALOHA's debut full-length breathes new life into the post-rock amble with an album of tremendous breadth of mood and spirit. From prog-rock mantras to free-jazz breakdowns and heartfelt ballads, the band asserts itself as a group that can bring the avant-garde in step with meaningful songwriting. Using vibes, piano, optigans, guitars, vocals and much percussion, Aloha pushes contrasts, dynamics, and sound to their fullest extremes.

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