Huurah Lads ! Darren Jones, first mate of this blog has has shown his face on deck at It Starts With a Birthstone chucked a few tasty mortals on deck and vanished with nary a word. I'm immensely grateful . Off we go into the coming week with Swapmeet's Mount Zero.
Swapmeet hail from Adelaide, Australia which may be fresh territory for It Starts, but probably isn't. They're a spirited looking gang, this is their debut , and it's out on LA Label Winspear and it's named after a mountain range that lies beteen Adelaide and Melbourne.
I could cite potential influences and sources. (Cate Le Bon sounds like a kissing cousin) . But essentially this is wistful, dreaming glass three quarters full meanderings of the best sort, layered, occasionally exploding into contagious emotive melody . Swapping vocals skillfully between three players like a dextrous relay squad and built to last.
Thank 'e, Capn'!! Glad you liked it, it's a good'n. Turned 60 at the weekend, so I may be slowing up a bit... unlike you!
ReplyDeleteOf Happy Birthday Darren . I found it was a big one. And then I was just glad it was done ! Yes cool record. I liked your other suggestions a lot too. .
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