Tweet Review: Hurricane Bells

Hurricane Bells "Tonight is The Ghost" (Vagrant, 11.10.09 Digital/ Feb. 2010 Physical)

"This Year" Reflects the collective depression of our country right now. A perfect New Year's Eve song.

"This Is A Test" The answer to the depression and complexity and constant spinning is simplicity... R.E.M. Influence.

"I Can't Remember" A cry for a return to youthful bliss and innocence. Again uncertainty and anger abound.

"Tonight I'm Going to Be Like A Shooting Star" Near traditional folk building into a full blown rock sound... Romance now gone but never forgotten.

"Darkness Is So Deep" Upbeat pop melodies illuminate the hope of recovery and the power to face the darkness and rise above.

"Crocodile" Short instrumental, organic with a whistle... Dr. Dog influence.

"Freezing Rain" A little Smiths flavor... both in lyric and sound.

"The Winters In New York" "The words are never clear" Steve Schiltz has been pretty clear so far, but it is clear why these are not Longwave song but completely new thoughts.

"The Cold Has Killed Us" Again a perfect wintry song filled with chilling realities but hope to move through to Spring.

"Tenterhooks" A sonic marvel of instrumental sound. Speaking volumes without words.

Listen to: This Year (mp3)