Morning Tide [Import]

The Little Ones, Little Ones | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 12, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B001BYBARG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,590 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Little Ones play a perky brand of blue-skies indie pop that sounds like a retrofitted blast from California's endless summer past" --Spin

"Cheery indie-pop with enough tambourine-shake to make Stevie Nicks jealous" --Rolling Stone

"If there ever was a textbook on writing foot-tapping, hand-clapping pop songs, these guys should write the introduction" --National Public Radio (Npr)

Product Description

2008 album from the L.A. Alt-Popsters recorded by Dave Newton in LA, and mixed by James Ford [Klaxons, Arctic Monkeys], Morning Tide is a sun-kissed, soaring record, a leap on from the mini-album Sing Song that so captured critics hearts early in 2007. Taking that blueprint, they've added another dimension with this album. Its like they've taken the DNA of Sing Song and added something extra, reached further than before created something far more alive. 11 tracks featuring the singles 'Ordinary Song' and 'Morning Tide'. Heavenly.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars hidden gem, October 16, 2008

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Patrick Herbst - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Morning Tide (Audio CD)

I first heard this band on XM radio about a month ago. I honestly dont remember what song it was, but it piqued my interest so i got a hold of this cd.

something about it feels familiar. the songs are just easy on the ears and catchy. creative and original. i'm surprised i'm the first one to review this album.

its good, melodic, indie rock. check it out. i don't think you'll be disappointed.

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming debut LP, January 6, 2011

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J. Leard (Waterloo, IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Morning Tide (MP3 Download)

I first heard The Little Ones on Yo Gabba Gabba, which many parents know as not only a fun show for their kids, but also as a mini-showcase for great music. The Little Ones' "Hey Won't Somebody Come and Play" was catchy, playful, and surprisingly existential, a sunny little pop/rock gem of a song about the impermanence of childhood. After hearing this track, I knew I had to hear more.

"Morning Tide" is what I expected, though it's a bit less deep than their Yo Gabba Gabba track. It's fun and feisty, the work of some very talented young songsmiths, and it's all done with a fine pop sheen that keeps it very accessible. "Morning Tide" is an album that is easy to like, infectious and filled with sing-along choruses, such as the pleasant chug of "Everybody's Up to Something.: It rolls along nicely throughout before it explodes into the bombastic refrain at the end, with a joyous "Hey! Hey! Ah ah ah!" sung behind the repeated track name. The band is often compared to acts such as the Beach Boys and The Shins, and the comparison is apt. This is a band that works hard on vocal melodies and putting sunshine right into their songs.

The Little Ones also dip their toes into the popular indie-island sound with "Boracay", though they aren't nearly as committed to the sound as they are to the mood. With "Farm Song", The Little Ones bring it down a notch with a phrase parents will be sure to recognize. Lead singer Edward Nolan Keys croons to "hold your young ones well", and the depth The Little Ones are capable of shows up unexpectedly.

The Little Ones should have a bright future ahead. Their irresistible energy and charm shine throughout the album, and their ability to mix the cheer and wisdom of living is impressive. "Morning Tide" is certainly an auspicious debut, and The Little Ones are a band to watch going forward.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, May 19, 2009

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S. Casey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Morning Tide (Audio CD)

I love the Little Ones. I saw them open for the Kaiser Chiefs two years ago and I was impressed. Their music is just so happy and upbeat, it's impossible not to love. My favorite song on the album is Like a Spoke on a Wheel, but all of them are amazing.