When having to describe a band like Silversun Pickups to friends, I’d portray them as a collection of different pieces of art. I know that sounds weird, but it’s rather true if you think of it. Each one of the California-based quartet’s albums (including EPs) evokes different feelings and moods that are just as colorful as their album art. Even with their last EP, the three song Seasick, can perpetuate a visual stimuli of dark greens and blues. Their last album, 2009′s Swoon, is a beautifully colorful album; enough so that it helped nab them a Best New Artist Grammy nomination – regardless of when their first album Carnavas was actually released. [Read more...]