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Track Listings
| 1. Tyrant Destroyed |
| 2. When We're Dancing |
| 3. I Can't Wait |
| 4. Shooting Holes |
| 5. At My Heels |
| 6. Yellow Balloon |
| 7. Tether Beat |
| 8. Castles in the Snow |
| 9. For Now |
| 10. Slow |
| 11. Forget |
Editorial Reviews
Review
George Lewis, Jr., who records under the moniker Twin Shadow, is one of the latest signees to Terrible Records, the imprint started by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor. The catchy and new wavey 'Castles in the Snow' subtly shifts between organic and synthetic textures, with guitars bumping into synths and drum machines next to tambourines.. --Pitchfork
His press materials point toward the krautworks of Can and Kraftwerk as inspirations, possibly because Lewis logged time in Berlin before returning here and launching this project. Maybe you can hear a bit of them in the bass-picked breakdown and chilly synths lining the track's high end, but once filtered through Twin Shadow's emotional vocals and intermittent guitars it all comes out more like if Junior Boys moved to the 11211. --Stereogum
a wiser, well-adjusted alternative to glo-fi. --rcrdlbl
His press materials point toward the krautworks of Can and Kraftwerk as inspirations, possibly because Lewis logged time in Berlin before returning here and launching this project. Maybe you can hear a bit of them in the bass-picked breakdown and chilly synths lining the track's high end, but once filtered through Twin Shadow's emotional vocals and intermittent guitars it all comes out more like if Junior Boys moved to the 11211. --Stereogum
a wiser, well-adjusted alternative to glo-fi. --rcrdlbl
Product Description
The name might as well be a movie title: Twin Shadow in ... Forget. Only it's not a movie; it s a panoramic LP that introduces us to the twilight zone tale of George Lewis Jr.
The troubled son of a hairdresser and a 'teacher who lived many lives' (semi-pro football, massage therapy, film maker and other things we'll tell you about when you re older), George was born in the Dominican Republic and spent his formative years in Florida. Not in a happening spot like Miami, though. Try an island that happened to be the winter home base of the Ringling Brothers Circus and palm tree-flanked old people.
If you think that's strange? You don't know the half of it. And neither does George, although he's trying to remember; trying to piece the sepia-toned scenes together along with a debut album that's all about letting go. Or is it? Like an art-house double feature that leaves you wondering what the hell just happened in the best way possible, Forget tells a spellbinding story without spelling everything out.
Forget isn't tethered to any trends or specific genre, either. Instead, it seems almost to be hovering above the landscape of decades gone past; checking in at rest stops with it's wheels pointed directly toward the future. So don't be surprised to hear things abruptly shift from synth-swept soundscapes ('I Can t Wait,' 'Castles In the Snow') to glimmers of gossamer dance music ('For Now,' 'Shooting Holes At the Moon') or full-on power balladry ('Slow').
And who is that sitting next to George s director's chair? Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear in the role of producer, working closely with Twin Shadow, fine-tuning Forget s special effects while maintaining the memory-wracked mood that George spent months perfecting in his Brooklyn apartment. Brooklyn based label Terrible Records will be taking Twin Shadow's Forget on as their very first LP release.
'It's bedroom recorded music, but it's been done with the same attention as many classic B-movies,' he says. 'It's not like a slapdash home video, though; it's someone operating with very little at 100-percent of their ability.'
In other words, Forget is like The Seventh Seal filtered through the drive-in feel of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!. Meaning: lots of tight shots, careful lighting, and a lingering sense that something's not quite right a film adaptation of George's life that's essentially a 40-minute waking dream.
The troubled son of a hairdresser and a 'teacher who lived many lives' (semi-pro football, massage therapy, film maker and other things we'll tell you about when you re older), George was born in the Dominican Republic and spent his formative years in Florida. Not in a happening spot like Miami, though. Try an island that happened to be the winter home base of the Ringling Brothers Circus and palm tree-flanked old people.
If you think that's strange? You don't know the half of it. And neither does George, although he's trying to remember; trying to piece the sepia-toned scenes together along with a debut album that's all about letting go. Or is it? Like an art-house double feature that leaves you wondering what the hell just happened in the best way possible, Forget tells a spellbinding story without spelling everything out.
Forget isn't tethered to any trends or specific genre, either. Instead, it seems almost to be hovering above the landscape of decades gone past; checking in at rest stops with it's wheels pointed directly toward the future. So don't be surprised to hear things abruptly shift from synth-swept soundscapes ('I Can t Wait,' 'Castles In the Snow') to glimmers of gossamer dance music ('For Now,' 'Shooting Holes At the Moon') or full-on power balladry ('Slow').
And who is that sitting next to George s director's chair? Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear in the role of producer, working closely with Twin Shadow, fine-tuning Forget s special effects while maintaining the memory-wracked mood that George spent months perfecting in his Brooklyn apartment. Brooklyn based label Terrible Records will be taking Twin Shadow's Forget on as their very first LP release.
'It's bedroom recorded music, but it's been done with the same attention as many classic B-movies,' he says. 'It's not like a slapdash home video, though; it's someone operating with very little at 100-percent of their ability.'
In other words, Forget is like The Seventh Seal filtered through the drive-in feel of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!. Meaning: lots of tight shots, careful lighting, and a lingering sense that something's not quite right a film adaptation of George's life that's essentially a 40-minute waking dream.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Berklee Boy
Format:Audio CD
I'm an old fart who's been passionate about rock/pop music for over 50 years and it's been a long time since I listened to an album at least ten times in a row upon first listening; Beach Boys - Pet Sounds; Beatles - Sergeant Pepper; Who - Tommy; Bowie - Ziggy Stardust; Kinks - Preservation Act 1; Rundgren - Wizard/A True Star; Springsteen - Born to Run; U2 - Boy; Prince - Dirty Mind; REM - Murmur; Jane Siberry - Bound by the Beauty.
"Twin Shadow's (George Lewis Jr) Forget" is an amalgamation of everything I love about rock and roll. It's incredibly melodic, has heartbreaking lyrics, has echoes of all my favorite artists and yet stands completely on its own.
I never thought I'd feel like I'd fallen in love again the way I would as a teenager hearing an album for the first time. Do yourself a favor and give a listen!
"Twin Shadow's (George Lewis Jr) Forget" is an amalgamation of everything I love about rock and roll. It's incredibly melodic, has heartbreaking lyrics, has echoes of all my favorite artists and yet stands completely on its own.
I never thought I'd feel like I'd fallen in love again the way I would as a teenager hearing an album for the first time. Do yourself a favor and give a listen!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin
Format:MP3 Music
Between Forget and Treats (Sleigh Bells) 2010 has brought forth some strong new artists that bring not only quality but diversity in sounds of 2010. Twin Shadow progressive New Wave style are up dated with great break beats and a haunting vocal like a whisper in a dream. You'll either be dancing or just relaxing. The album walks a line that few do. In being both up beat and soft tempo, Twin Shadows is great for anyone looking for new music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dray
Format:Audio CD
George Lewis Jr. is a man with a colourful past and careers in just about everything. Now with Grizzly Bears Chris Taylor as his producer he's released a great debut that harkens back to everything good about the 80's and 90's music scene. Lots of groups seek to emulate the sounds of the past but George Lewis Jr. under his moniker Twin Shadow doesn't simply imitate his influences he melds them all together into something refreshing. With vocal delivery akin to Morrissey, tribal and post-punk beats, new age synths and funky guitars Twin Shadow creates what can be taken either as a new spin on the classics or an homage of the highest caliber. The album is great but perhaps the best demonstration of that fact is the fact that 4AD North America's biggest alternative distributor picked the album up before it was even released. Stand out tracks include the extremely catchy single Slow, the titular track Forget, For Now and I Can't Wait. If your a fan of 80's new wave, post-punk and dance music give this a shot you won't regret it. Truly Forget is one of the best debuts of this year.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love the 80s
Where has Twin Shadow been all my life? The synth and guitar-driven 80's pop/rock sound has always had a special place in my heart, and it's always refreshing to find a modern... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aleks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Album
This album has sort of a smooth vintage feel. It almost seems like a product of the 80s, which is an element of style that I can appreciate. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Zach
4.0 out of 5 stars
overall a good listen
At first listen I really wasn't too fond of it but I remembered I made that same mistake about Kid Cudi's MAN ON THE MOON II. Some albums you can't listen fast to. Read more
Published 7 months ago by 1984 bandito
5.0 out of 5 stars
The single best album purchase I have made this year....
....other than Twin Shadow's "Confess". This album is so good, I cant stop listening to both, I loop them when I am driving, at work, playing around in the garage. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easily One of the Best Albums... ever
Take a little time to learn the songs, then fall in love. This album captures all that is important; it's beyond beautiful. ffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Published 13 months ago by Frankie Boy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Album of 2010
I actually just picked this album up. Yes, it is 2012, but this is the best music I have heard in a few years. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Stacey McGill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best album I've heard in forever!
I could go on and on about how they sound like they were pulled right out of the 80's but with a modern twist. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mark Hecht
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rock Solid
Really good album all the way through. Has that synth-pop sound but the live 'feel' is so good. After watching a few youtube videos, I like them even better. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing find out of left field
I have to echo some other reviewers, who have said this album is the best thing they've heard in years. It certainly is right up there. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Usuallee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent
Graat record, original but with sounds of the 80's. The best disc to that I have listened for a lot of time
Published on April 22, 2011 by Irma Hernandez Hernandez
