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The History of Flying

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As a Chicagoan, I've had the opportunity to see these guys play live several times (Tip for fans of live music: the Pilots are ALWAYS on!). Usually, when you see a band play live and then buy their CD (particularly the band's first CD), you can safely expect a certain degree of letdown. Few bands can carry the energy and excitement of a live performance into the studio. So, when I got home with this CD, I prepared for the inevitable let down.

It never came!

The first song on the CD, 'She's Magnetic' bounced around my head like a squirrel trapped in the attic. It only got more infectuous from there. After listening to this CD once, I was singing snippets of at least six of the songs for days afterwards. This is indie rock at it's very best. The songs, performances and production are first rate and there's not a dud in the lot.

History of Flying is among my top 5 CDs of 2003. On song after song the Pilots deliver some of the hookiest, catchiest and fun songs you're likely to hear. In a world of dopey wannabee rock stars and major label xeroxed crap, thank god the Paper Airplane Pilots have come along to make rock and roll FUN again.

Bravo!

These guys are just really solid pop-rock music. Their tunes are cleverly crafted, with fine lyrics and hooks that will instantly work their way into your hearts. The second time you listen to this disc, it'll feel like an old friend.

You got 'em! Right from the getgo, the Pilots got me from the moment they opened their mouths and shouted out "She's magnetic/She's bright blue static/And I can't let her go..." Oh, no, no... I couldn't get it out of my head for days. But that was a good thing, because it's one of the very best songs I've heard this year, and the album is one of the best albums. Like the reviewer before me, it is in my Top 5 for 2003.

Basically, it's 16 songs so expertly crafted that they seem like they've been around forever. Yet still sound exactly like nobody else.

I STRONGLY recommend this album for anybody who likes good power pop - Guided By Voices, Teenage Fanclub, Fountains of Wayne, Cheap Trick, Material Issue, etc... Because this is GREAT power pop!

just got my hands on this a couple of weeks ago...it's not left my side yet...it's been a while since i've heard a power pop record this refined and personal...incredible!

r.i.y.l. Teenage Fanclub, The Shins, Sloan, Material Issue