Becoming Nightblind

Decks | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 6, 2008
• Label: Lobetoxy Records
• Copyright: 2008 Lobetoxy Records
• Total Length: 47:20
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• ASIN: B0019BB8P0
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,961 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting mix, June 11, 2008

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S. Daniels "Wallaby Scrubber" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Becoming Nightblind (MP3 Download)

It always refreshing to be surprised. The Decks debut album both reminds me of several mainstream bands that I listen to on a regular basis and at the same time adds a feeling which can only be characterized by the overused words of "new/different/refreshing/etc". The best description I can give is a cross between RadioHead and James Taylor with an undercurrent of ColdPlay. That may not be the best comparison, but it's what comes to mind at the moment.

In short, I'm not easily interested in music these days beyond the 5 minutes or so I allow for a new artist to pass through my limited attention span. The decks have somehow managed to remind me of the things I like in general, while keeping my attention in specific. I would imagine it will take quite a number of replays before I catch all the subtle nuances in this debut album.

Thanks to The Decks, it will be fun to watch your band and music now that you are in the public eye!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars soundtrack for the summer, June 5, 2008

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Lauree (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Nightblind (MP3 Download)

The debut album from The Decks, "Becoming Nightblind" could easily be
a soundtrack to your life. a welcome cool breeze on a hot Summer's
night...the quiet whiteness of freshly fallen snow in the dead of
Winter...a conversation that goes well into the night until sunrise...
As the album flows, its sonic twisting and turning creates a cinematic
feel as you make your way through. Multiple listens are required and
in various settings....in the car, at home, on the laptop, and you
will want to grab the headphones to hear the lushness, intricacies and
instrumentation of the recording. It's hard to imagine that only two
people created all this sound. The album explores different sounds and
styles, displaying the band's many influences. More importantly, it
reveals their love of sound. Instrumentals are mixed in seemingly as
interludes of individual musical acts or scenes. "What It Is, Really"
gives a nod to the indie rockers who like to dance, with it's hopeful
slightly upbeat tempo. It's hard not to tap your toes and move to the
music! "Rusted Hinges" is the cool breeze taking over you, while
"Wicked Summer" begs desperately for an escape from oppressive heat
and humidity. Other highlights include, "Myrmidon Blues" (love the
banjo!!) and "Whiteout" The album plays best from beginning to end,
but the songs hold up well on their own like individual colors of a
wide spectrum palette waiting to burst onto the canvas of your choice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Find from the Indiefeed Podcast..., July 23, 2008

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Andrew Oswald "Gearapolis" (Bainbridge Ilsand, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Becoming Nightblind (MP3 Download)

Becoming Nightblind is one of those great albums to put on an old pair of headphones on and let the tracks envelope you. The Songs set the perfect atmosphere for a late night thoughts. I found out about this band on the indie feed podcast and they are the best thing indie feed has played since Frighten Rabbit's Midnight Organ Fight. Each track is both refreshingly unique and at the same time comfortably familiar. Nightblind is better than Wilco's Yankee Foxtrot Hotel and almost as good as Yo La Tengo's And than Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out. Download "What it is, really" and see for yourself.