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Owls contains the four original members of hardcore/emo pioneers Cap'n Jazz, but don't expect the fragile but intense music of the early days. Likewise, the music is pretty far removed from the computer savvy and audience unfriendly work that singer Tim Kinsella pioneered with his work in Joan of Arc. The record is actually a collection of eight decidedly more rock & roll songs, though there is still plenty of off-kilter thought behind the results. Kinsella's instantly recognizable voice plays it pretty smooth for his fairly straightforward but still a little off-key vocal performances. Guitarist Victor Villarreal, on the other hand, steals the show with his noodling guitar arpeggios and original sonic presence. Open-minded fans of the member's previous bands will certainly see the similarities that still do exist, but those turned off by the past might have to open their hearts to this group on the strength of this debut. Half the band also performs in the instrumental outfit Ghosts and Vodka, and the stylistic musical similarities are actually pretty clear. Kinsella's lyrics are still from the repeat-and-revise book of elliptical commentaries, but he's done so much harder to stomach work that his shtick is almost tolerable in such a benign setting. Steve Albini handled the boards on this one, and the crisp analog recording helps to contribute some more depth to the record than expected. Owls may not take over music based on this disc, but it is still a fine achievement and many of the collaborators' best work in years.
© Peter J. D'Angelo /TiVo
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Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
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Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Mike Kinsella, Writer - Owls, MainArtist - Victor Villarreal, Writer - Timothy John Kinsella, Writer - Sam Zurick, Writer - Toby The Cat (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Jean-Pierre Leaud CA. 1965 (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Music Songs Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher - Frizzle-Ma-Dazzle Music (SESAC), MusicPublisher
2016 Epitaph 2016 Epitaph
Albumbeschreibung
Owls contains the four original members of hardcore/emo pioneers Cap'n Jazz, but don't expect the fragile but intense music of the early days. Likewise, the music is pretty far removed from the computer savvy and audience unfriendly work that singer Tim Kinsella pioneered with his work in Joan of Arc. The record is actually a collection of eight decidedly more rock & roll songs, though there is still plenty of off-kilter thought behind the results. Kinsella's instantly recognizable voice plays it pretty smooth for his fairly straightforward but still a little off-key vocal performances. Guitarist Victor Villarreal, on the other hand, steals the show with his noodling guitar arpeggios and original sonic presence. Open-minded fans of the member's previous bands will certainly see the similarities that still do exist, but those turned off by the past might have to open their hearts to this group on the strength of this debut. Half the band also performs in the instrumental outfit Ghosts and Vodka, and the stylistic musical similarities are actually pretty clear. Kinsella's lyrics are still from the repeat-and-revise book of elliptical commentaries, but he's done so much harder to stomach work that his shtick is almost tolerable in such a benign setting. Steve Albini handled the boards on this one, and the crisp analog recording helps to contribute some more depth to the record than expected. Owls may not take over music based on this disc, but it is still a fine achievement and many of the collaborators' best work in years.
© Peter J. D'Angelo /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:37
- Main artists: Owls
- Label: Epitaph
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative en Indie
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