Creaturesque

Throw Me the Statue | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 4, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Secretly Canadian
• ASIN: B002CVQ83S
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,729 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Originally the one-man project of multifaceted musician and songwriter Scott Reitherman, Throw Me The Statue has since expanded to a quartet with drummer Jarred Grimes, and multi-instrumentalists Aaron Goldman and Charlie Smith. The album is co-produced by Phil Ek (The Shins, Built To Spill, Band Of Horses), and while the band retains much of the lo-fi bliss found on their critically acclaimed debut Moonbeams, Ek's mixing brings the band's maximalist pop sensibilities to new heights. The album is a glorious mix of lush organ/guitar lines, athletic fuzz-bass, buzzing synth, glitzy 80's era Bowie, power pop jams, and sing-along choruses. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He was part of my dream, of course -- but then I was part of his dream, too!, August 17, 2009

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Magic Sleuth (Miami Beach, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creaturesque (Audio CD)

Invoking Alice has become somewhat trite in recent years, but it always seems particular pertinent when an artistic creation has the ability to take you to an ethereal and dream like place. I have followed Seattle based Throw Me the Statue since their first album and I am quite pleased to say that their sophomore effort lives up to and surpasses the buzz this band has created. Led by Scott Reitherman, you can truly feel the stamp of his emotional presence and musical gift. The northwestern vibe comes through strong with each hazy and melodic track. Its like reading Jim Dodge while drinking a latte and watching a Mariners game in the beautiful heartfelt sunshine. I love it. You will too. Download. Five out of Five highly recommended.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good CD..., October 4, 2009

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''BOBO'' "cardinal-WVU fan" (R.I.-USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Creaturesque (Audio CD)

I liked this CD from the get go !!! It may take others a few listens before they get into all of the songs !!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Some really catchy riffs, January 13, 2011

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Reve Parker (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Creaturesque (MP3 Download)

Parts of this album I could give or take, but what makes the 4 star rating are the few tracks that get stuck in my head and won't leave. The overall sound is kind of laid back but also charged with rock/pop energy. Some of the songs have almost annoying riffs in the background that remind me of the beats generated by a kid's keyboard I had in the late 80's/early 90's. It's still an interesting, unique sound, so I don't really fault them for it. I applaud them for being different.