Sounds Like: if you could hear a daydream.
RIYL: Dirty Three, Do Make Say Think, Earth, Russian Circles
Quick Review: From the press release: Like Bells is a predominately instrumental band, but avoids many of the pitfalls that are commonly found in the genre; such as over-reliance on the "loud / soft" dynamic, and the need for all songs to be of epic length and needlessly esoteric. Rather, this trio of Oberlin College / Conservatory students don't shy away from a catchy melody and songs of pop-song length...utilizing their instruments to their fullest (violin / viola, guitar, drums, cpu) to create songs and arrangements that are both beautifully complex and accessible. At times they approximate a melding of the Dirty Three, Sea and Cake, and Do Make Say Think---all the while retaining a youthful enthusiasm and an ear for the melody. o Make Say Think---all the while retaining a youthful enthusiasm and an ear for the melody.
Download "Yeti" off the new S/T coming out May 19.
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