Drowaton (CD)
Their love of archetypal pop and AM radio has provided, over the course of two acclaimed albums, a rock-solid foundation for a whole bunch of inspired unusualness, all baked to perfection under the hot Oklahoman sun. Their unique brand of instrumentally complex, surrealistically worded pop contains a blend of classic string arrangements, cheeky boyish vocals, catchy melody, and ornate surrealism. You might call it bubblegum psych. Church bells, horns, piano, violin, tambourine, triangle, synths, and sound effects complement the usual suspects of guitar, bass, and drums to paint a broad sonic palate.
| Tracklisting | |
| Disk | 1 | |
| 1 | Pumpkin |
| 2 | Torts |
| 3 | Inside Of Me |
| 4 | Pearls (Submarine #2) |
| 5 | Seventeen Devils |
| 6 | Rhino Stomp |
| 7 | The Killer |
| 8 | Eyes Of The Night |
| 9 | Drowaton |
| 10 | The Bee |
| 11 | Rosemarie |
| 12 | Sidewalk |
| Johanna
- ., NY, USA |
| Eclectic instrumentation from kazoos to violins to sirens; this adds to their charm.
I'd recommend this for fans of the Eels and Elf Power. Overall, a pleasant, sunny day record. | |