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...]
Review of Silversun Pickups’ ‘Neck Of The Woods’
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Music Review: Silversun Pickups’ “Seasick – EP”
12/12/2011 by 2 Comments
A couple of summers ago, Silversun Pickups came to town to do a live, free show in a park in Downtown St. Louis. As a fan, probably one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. However, during the song “Future Foe Scenarios,” lightning struck during the climax of the song – ending the show once the song was over. I left dissapointed, as two of their major songs were left off of the setlist (“Panic Switch” and “Lazy Eye”), and I was left wondering if there was even a slight possibility of some new material. Of course, that didn’t happen. Instead, we were left in the rain. [Read more...]
