The Chairs: November EP
I am always amazed at how far-reaching and influential Neutral Milk Hotel's 1998 album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea has been to so many artists.
On their debut recording, Wisconsin band The Chairs, with Alex Schaaf doing the vocal honors and searing guitar licks, pay homage to that source of inspiration. This cover is featured on a five-song EP that the band is self-releasing tomorrow on their website.
But the Chairs aren't just a cover band; their original songs are well-written and arranged with just the right balance of assertiveness and restraint. "I Gotta Go" has great dynamics, laying low at first and then coming out with a blast of sound. "Polly" is my personal favorite. Listen to them all on the little player on their website. Their November EP is a fine debut.
The Chairs from November EP:
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (Neutral Milk Hotel cover)
Polly
Tracks in this post were provided by Alex Schaaf of the Chairs for the purpose of distribution on Speed of Dark.
Website
Buy at the Chairs' website starting November 18.
Photo by alt-gramma: telegraph weed
3 comments:
Thanks for this. That is the most beautiful cover I've heard in a long time - and it's of one of my very favourite songs.
Mine too! They did a fine job with it.
Great work! thanks maaaan..
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