MELT-PROOF AND SCRATCH-RESISTANT

okay, just one little post

Posted over 2 years ago
Because I found this recently and it is simply too good not to share ..._Allmusic_: Before the arrival of Mazarin's third full-length, 2005's We're Already There, the group pulled a "Def Leppard," as a whopping four-year gap ensued since their last effort (2001's A Tall Tale Storyline). Here, they sound like younger siblings of the Flaming Lips, due to Quentin Stoltzfus' warbling falsetto vocals and psychedelic pop sensibilities. Several special guests stopped by in the studio, as Don Devore of the Icarus Line, Kurt Heasley of the Lilys, and Walter Martin of the Walkmen all lent a helping hand. The wait proved worth it, as Stoltzfus has created probably the best Mazarin album yet, as evidenced by the Lips-meets-Sonic Youth "I'm with You and Constellations," the peppy "For Energy Infinite," and the spacy "Another One Goes By." Since they now also take such a leisurely pace releasing albums like their idols, it leads you to wonder -- are Mazarin really Wayne Coyne and company in disguise?

And another tasty flavour coming at you in comments...

Comments (19)

  1. Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  2. dachmo says Welcome to Long Island circa 1986 Not the same Mazarin I gather!
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  3. goodmusiconly says hey, thanks for stopping by! Heh, I think not. Looks like they should be singing "Little Runaway."
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  4. brendanhalpin says The first one sounds a lot like the Flaming Lips. I got more of a Feelies vibe from the second one, which I really liked a lot. I don't know if I'm old or uncool or both, but apart from the Flaming Lips and Sonic Youth, I have never heard of any of the other bands referenced in the article.
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  5. goodmusiconly says I’ve heard of the first two (Lilys and Icarus Line), but can’t say I’m well-versed. The Walkmen are good, worth checking out. You are neither old nor uncool, and you get bonus points for mentioning the Feelies! here’s some Icarus Line-
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  6. Marigold says Great stuff Erin. I am a huge Lilys fan and enjoy what I have heard from the Walkmen. Thanks for the Icarus Line video. It seems like a good vibe to me. Thanks for the great selection.
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  7. chucky says Pretty. :)
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  8. moovyphreak says Good stuff... I especially liked the 2nd tune.
    Permalink posted 11/12/2007
  9. extraordinarypoems says Nice. Thanks.
    Permalink posted 11/13/2007
  10. goodmusiconly says Thanks *Mike*. If you're offering up some Lilys EMCDing I would be a willing recipient! *Ash, Moovy, Tamara* - glad you like. :) *Moovy*, I am very fond of the second one as well. I wanted to give it equal priority, but alas, mog wouldn't let me.
    Permalink posted 11/13/2007
  11. Lizziegreeneyes says yummy yummo... lovin it my dear, quite a lot.
    Permalink posted 11/13/2007
  12. kaleef says this is great! am i a retard cause the second song reminds me a bit of belle and sebastian and the stone roses? anyway, like the lily's too! although, the only record i ever heard in its entirety was _precollection_ but tis good! ok, off to download!
    Permalink posted 11/13/2007
  13. ZenPop says wow... this is a great find! I got some catching up to do... Thanks so much!
    Permalink posted 11/13/2007
  14. Marigold says Here is a post I did that has several songs and vids from the Lilys. This should give you a good idea of the of their sound. http://mog.com/Marigold/blog_post/99854 If I have accomplished an EMCD please let me know. If not, then the crickets shall bestow me a slow death....
    Permalink posted 11/13/2007
  15. Mike the Knife says Whoa. No question. That's worth a little post or two, Erin.
    Permalink posted 11/14/2007
  16. goodmusiconly says *Lizzie* Miss you, dear ... things are nutty, yes? They certainly are for me. Glad you're loving it too. *kate* Well hello! Good to see you again. You are not the retard, it is I (and you know why) ... and yes I definitely hear the Stone Roses in the voice. Thanks for stopping by - I'm sending you a mogmail shortly... *ZenPop* You're quite welcome! *Marigold* Thankies! On my way over ... and if it is to be slow death by crickets I will put in a good word with the beer gods so that there may be a flowing tap by your side. ;) *Mikey* (I'm only calling you that 'cause you said I couldn't. I won't do it again) ;) Yup, another more official post is probably in order. This album is really getting stuck in my head.
    Permalink posted 11/14/2007
  17. Mike the Knife says Hell, if Anna's allowed to call me Mikey (and Crash was, too), I guess you can, too.
    Permalink posted 11/14/2007
  18. goodmusiconly says ahaha, here me shouting with glee? "Mikey Mikey Mikey!" Whew, got that out of my system. ;)
    Permalink posted 11/14/2007
  19. Girlcrawl says 'Tasty' indeed! Cheers.
    Permalink posted 11/15/2007

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