Upcoming: Arizona
Arizona is a New York based band by way of Arizona Atlanta. Sticking pins on that state, I would probably put them somewhere around Carefree, AZ (home of the world's largest sundial). The Shins, who originated one state over in New Mexico, also come to mind as a reference point. But enough geography because Arizona is really all over the map in the sounds they are exploring. "Some Kind of Chill" is mix of simple guitar strums, tambourine shakes, and group harmonies. While "Splintering" is more dramatic, starting with upright bass bowing chased by glockenspiel pings and flipping half way through the song into heavy guitar rips. They have another tune that is entirely in Italian. I like these guys and I am excited to hear their album Welcome Back Dear Children. I like the cover art too, which is drawn by Deems.
You can see Arizona live this Saturday 7/8 around 8:30 at Piano's.
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Some Kind of Chill (MP3)
Splintering (MP3)
Comments
very nice. Why does that picture remind me of a screencap of the Natalie Imbruglia Torn video haha *cough*cozihadahugecrushandwatchedit1000timesbackthen*cough*
Posted by: wes | July 6, 2006 12:57 AM
Ha. That is the jam. The room they are in kinda looks like a set or a backdrop from the video. Maybe they know Natalie.
Posted by: 3xWes | July 6, 2006 01:23 AM