Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Review - Where Astronauts Go to Hide: Amongst Friends
Posted on 11:26 AM by Casper
Rating: 9.2
Albeit short, this album tickled each and every indie bone in my body.
Amongst Friends opens with deliciously clear vocals, understated guitar and an excellent use of violin. Each track is littered with vivid imagery and personal references. You honestly feel like you're learning about the vocalist, Josh Pederson, with each phrase he sings. The fourth track "great lakes and greater lays" makes reference to places and things so creatively and endearingly that I genuinely felt like I knew the area being described.
This album is friendly and accessible. Even now I find myself craving Pederson's voice. The lyrics and vocals are warm and welcoming. The accompanying instruments are understated but grasp at your attention.
With this freshman release, Where Astronauts Go to Hide have created for themselves a solid, achingly genuine platform from which to etch their place in the musical sphere.
--Casper Wood
[mp3] Where Astronauts Go to Hide - "The House That Kevin Garnett Rebuilt"
