The Pious Flats

Work of Saws | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 30, 2002)
• Original Release Date: April 30, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000068WR8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #910,236 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Indie Pop Gem!, July 11, 2002

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abunaiyo (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Pious Flats (Audio CD)

In "The Pious Flats", the Work of Saws offer a strong collection of catchy, sparkling pop songs. If their 44 song debut CD "Motivation and Watertower Grammar" was a sprawling buffet of delectable lo-fi tunes, "Flats" is a refined, more sophisticated full course (16 song) meal. The enigmatic song titles and lyrics, the irresistable hooks, and lingering melodies are still there, but this time the sound is decidedly hi-fi. "Fierce, He Said" reminds me of David Lowery's songs with Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker. The chirping crickets between tracks six and seven, and the quirky chord changes are reminiscent of XTC. "Weapons", "I've Got Guns", and "The Weather is Herod's Arm" are pop masterpieces, pure and simple. Discover the talents of Brock Davis, David Salmela, and company and you'll quickly become a fan of one of the best and brightest (but little-known) independent bands in the United States.