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Generationals is the collaboration of Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer (formerly of Eames Era). Oranges Band founder Daniel Black engineered and produced the record in the style of his heroes ? George Martin, Phil Spector, Jeff Lynn, and Quincy Jones ? with meticulous attention to detail and a willingness to make the recordings sound old. The result is one of those ""first record"" moments that blissfully wills its listeners into repeat listens. RIYL: Squeeze, The Shins, Weezer, Richie Valens.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By vitajex
Format:Audio CD
Grant Widmer and Ted Joyner, formerly of The Eames Era, have put together an amazing first album.
Drawing on influences ranging from Phil Spector's 'Wall of Sound' production techniques to the tight pop-rock tunesmithing of Paul Westerberg, the name Generationals is truly apropos; the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's are melted together in one big pot of catchy hooks and handclaps & 'Oooh, Oooh' backing vocals.
In the same retro-spective spectrum as The Strokes, The Killers and others, 'Con Law' blends modern indie sensibilities with dusty old 45rpm aesthetics to give the illusion that one is cleaning out a grandparent's attic only to stumble on a long-forgotten piece of vinyl.
Highlights include:
"When They Fight They Fight"- The song would not be out of place in the original "Hairspray" film.
"Wildlife Sculpture"
"Faces in the Dark"
Drawing on influences ranging from Phil Spector's 'Wall of Sound' production techniques to the tight pop-rock tunesmithing of Paul Westerberg, the name Generationals is truly apropos; the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's are melted together in one big pot of catchy hooks and handclaps & 'Oooh, Oooh' backing vocals.
In the same retro-spective spectrum as The Strokes, The Killers and others, 'Con Law' blends modern indie sensibilities with dusty old 45rpm aesthetics to give the illusion that one is cleaning out a grandparent's attic only to stumble on a long-forgotten piece of vinyl.
Highlights include:
"When They Fight They Fight"- The song would not be out of place in the original "Hairspray" film.
"Wildlife Sculpture"
"Faces in the Dark"
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is so very intelligently crafted. I was able to see these guys for free at a college concert I found out about. They were great live... not the most socially adept people, but what does that matter?
By K.T 08
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great band, that's new to me, love their original sound. Can't beat the quality of vinyl either. Recommended for fans of Two Door Cinema Club and The Head and The Heart.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Knock Down Drag Out Awesome
This is a fun album and unlike Pandora schlock its catchy songs hold up over repeated listens and revisits. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bang Potential
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best CDs I own
I first heard "Faces in the Dark" on the sound system at work. The guy who picks the music for our stores is pretty hit or miss, but that song got stuck in my head so hard that I... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Will Noir
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE the Generationals!!!!!
A great debut from another amazing Park the Van band. I was first turned onto Dr. Dog 3 years ago at Bonaroo, purchased one record and them all of them. Read more
Published on May 7, 2010 by Z. Fischel
