Blocked Numbers

Crystal Skulls

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 22, 2005)
• Original Release Date: March 22, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Suicide Squeeze
• ASIN: B0007NMJM2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,698 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This is the highly anticipated debut from Seattle's smart and stylish indie-pop band. "Blocked Numbers" recalls 70's power-pop underdogs (The Motors, The Nerves, etc.) and integrates them with past and present heavy hitters such as Spoon, The Smiths, and Steely Dan. Equal parts clever and clear where humor and fun play side by side with sentiment and honesty. A hint of outsider jazz, a bit of George Harrison's guitar, a nip at Stereolab's rhythms, and the full package mounts up to a true pop pleasure. "The most promising art-infected indie rock Seattle has produced in years"--The Stranger.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good stuff ere', June 10, 2005

By	dale gunderman (Petaluma, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like what the other two reviews say.....cool stuff here. I like this album a lot. Crystal Skulls have a very smooth vibe and it shows through on every cut. Well crafted songs that are both thoughtful and very well executed. If you enjoy guitars that hold tone and balance of melody this is it. Add to this, superb drumming and silky and bustling bass, smothered with clever and sublime vocal delivery you have an album worth the money and the time. No gripes with me about any of this albums content.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Smart, Jazzy New Sound, March 29, 2005

By	Akiva (Port Frenzy, Togo) - See all my reviews

This is a tight, focused, and breezy record of intelligent music that walks the fine line between lounge and rock without falling to the shortcomings of either genre. A little bit of Karate and a little bit of latter day Los Halos, these guys have a clean delivery that hides a subtle depth that begs repeated listenings.

If there is any complaint to lodge against this record is that, at 34 minutes, it goes by way too quickly. Thank God for repeat mode.

4.0 out of 5 stars crystal skulls, May 7, 2007

By	All-access Customer (montana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this is a wonderful cd. i've been giving it a lot of airtime on the radio and it has gotten some great reviews from my station.