Grand Archives, S (Ex-Carrissa's Wierd), The Northern Key
- When
- Wed Jul 21, 2010
- Where
- Rickshaw Stop
- Time
- Show @ 8:00pm
- Cost
- $10 - $12
- Tags
- Music
Description
Grand ArchivesSeattle, WA is famous for many things. Sunlight is not one of them. Yet illumination and warmth suffuse the self-titled debut from Emerald City quintet Grand Archives. Dark times do not necessarily call for dark music. And, while singer/guitarist Mat Brooke’s previous ensembles – Band of Horses, Carissa’s Wierd – often shied away from light, he has changed direction with this band. To be clear, The Grand Archives is not escapist bullshit. But like the timeless classics of the Mamas & the Papas or the Turtles, it responds to the turbulent times of its genesis with hope, high spirits, and a sense of camaraderie. "Folky, half-speed power pop with tightly-strung acoustic chords, trebly leads, and Brooke's corkscrewing vocal lines." --Pitchfork
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