June 22nd, 2007
is a new release from Portland, Oregon's own Saturna. The record
was produced by Brin Addison and Tony Lash (Dandy Warhols, Elliott
Smith) and features the band's trademark Shoegaze-style rock
combining atmospheric guitars with mellow vocals. The past year has
been a big one for the band: they've been featured on MTV and
various movie soundtracks and also performed at several showcases
at SXSW (South by Southwest).
Key Tracks:
Chasing The Unpredictable
(
)
What a tremendous album this is! Varied
throughout and just wonderful . . . " [Rec'd by drb]
Periwinkle
(
):
Mellow vocals doubled by a whispering voice and backed by rockin'
guitars and drums.
Roll Down
(
):
begins with an acoustic guitar intro. then the full band enters
with blazing electric guitars, powerful drums, and a driving
bass.
Pop Rocks
(
):
upbeat rock with some jangly tambourine.
Tags: Indie Rock, Shoegaze
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