Customer Reviews

Postmarks

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Wow. This CD is fantastic. After hearing some buzz surrounding the band after SXSW, I listened to the songs on their Myspace page and went to see them live at Schuba's in Chicago. They were great live and I bought their CD immediately after the set.

I heard someone describe this band as Camera Obscura Jr. I don't think that is a put-down at all, I would say that is a compliment. People that are into the Merge Records indiepop sound would definitely like this. Elephant 6 fans might appreciate this although it is more conservative and less psych, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

Maybe it's like an American Francoise Hardy fronting the Left Banke? I am sure someone is going to say that is paying The Postmarks too much of a compliment but I definitely think its at least in the same ballpark. People need to check this band out! Good luck.

Excellent debut. This record is a must have for any fan of The Softies, Rose Melberg, Ivy, or Mono (not the Japanese new-age outfit). It's got typical twee'esk keyboard arrangements, but they are nicely accompanied with not so standard orchestral string and horn elements on many tracks. The vocals, all sweet and breathy, are light and engaging. The Postmarks are a very very pleasant surprise indeed.

Nothing else like this... Kinda like lounge music, but so heartfelt and strong. I would recommend it to anyone!!!

Nice, cute sounding CD. I was wondering who the girl singer was as the band members are named Tim Yehezkely, Jon Wilkins & Christopher Moll, and it turns out Tim is a girl. So that answers that question. If you like Ivy and/or Francoise Hardy, then you'll like this. It also reminds me of The Ladybug Transistor, especially in how beautiful the songs are. I see one reviewer was less than enthused as they said that the singer had limited range and sang in the same kind of whisper, but that's what this is. They are also correct as the CD drags toward the end. The best songs are up front. If there's an LP version of this, stick to Side A. This is good enough to get me to seek out additional CDs from The Postmarks.

everytime i listen to this cd i feel like it's telling me a great story. i've gifted it to several friends. it's a great lazy afternoon listen and it stays in rotation in my stereo for shower time (the only time i get to relax!).

SOFT AND PRETTY MUSIC IS WHAT YOU'LL FIND ON THIS ALBUM...DIFFERENT THEN MOST OF THE JUNK THAT'S OUT THERE AT THE MOMENT...BUY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT..ONE OR TWO SONGS NOT TOO GOOD BUT MOST OF IT IS REALLY GOOD..GREW ON ME...

This album just makes me feel happy. I sit, listen, and smile. Cute, pleasant, pretty music. I like it a lot.