A ock & roll album this consistent in sonic concept is something of a rarity, at least outside of hardcore punk circles. A Shoreline Dream's debut album could be taken as a one-hour seminar on singer Ryan Policky's theory that "production is the most important part of any band's sound." Break down the musical content, and there isn't always very much there: layers and layers of shimmery guitars make up the body of the band's sound, with drums that sound sort of tacked-on as an afterthought, and echo and texture sometimes substituting for harmonic substance. But those layers and textures are wielded so expertly that you never really get bored, and the band makes the very wise choice of treating vocals in an almost abstract manner, as just one more layer in the overall sonic mix rather than as a centerpiece. The result is an album whose effect will be almost exactly the same whether you play it straight through or on shuffle: tracks like "Laying This One Down Now" and "Motherly Advice" are built out of such similar aural ingredients that they produce almost identical effects despite their substantial difference in tempo, and the rich sameyness of most tracks means that when one does stand out (like the stunningly beautiful "Zoning"), the effect is almost cathartic. Think My Bloody Valentine as remixed by Brian Eno, but different. Very, very nice.
--- - |- A Shoreline Dream "Love Is a Ghost In America" (mp3) from "Avoiding the Consequences" (Latenight Weeknight Records) A Shoreline Dream is a band from Denver, Colorado, which has been named one of URB Magazine 's NEXT 100 of 2008. They have been described by terms such as 'melodipsych' and 'post rock'. This is because the band uses combinations of lush samples, textures, and syn...
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Few bands are fortunate enough to have the musical ability to capture a mood that really grabs you with distinct originality and passion. http://obscuresound.com/?p=291
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If you happened to be out last Friday then you may have witnessed the only performance from A Shoreline Dream until SXSW. We had a great time running through the set and previewing some new music on the crowd. This has provided substantial momentum entering back in the studio. We look to have the recording completed sometime in March and final mastering shortly there after. Look for more updat...
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A little late to be posting this, but what the hey. Was super proud of the support, and still am! Thought you'd enjoy the read. . .XLR8R MagazineOctober 2006Artist: A Shoreline DreamRelease: "Avoiding The Consequences" Label: Latenight Weeknight RecordsWhen Avoiding the Consequences' hour-long stare finally breaks, there's sea foam at your feet, sleep in your eyes, and it's clear why Ryan Polic...
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL"Saturday Morning" has been added to a very special sampler which will be distributed throughout the upcoming Sundance Film Festival thanks to our friends at Filter Magazine! If you go, make sure to pick up a copy. . . .
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a sampling from the debut album "avoiding the consequences"
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Just spreading the word of the video we dropped back in September for our debut release. Filter Magazine explained the sound best "A Shoreline Dream have perfected the craft of dark poetic dreamslides, as evidenced in their track Love Is A Ghost In America. Reminiscent of Sigur Ros with a touch of Placebo."
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Sharing A Shoreline Dream of shoegazing love so sit back, relax and enjoy
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January 26, 2007 A Shoreline Dream at the Bluebird Theater along with the Knew, Lionsized and the Life There Is. 21 and over ID Required.Based out of Denver, Colorado, a shoreline dream is an experimental alternative band taking the DIY approach full force, setting up the label themselves, and taking the loan on without looking back. The sound is unique and spacious. Difficult to explain, but a...
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--- - |- A Shoreline Dream "Love Is a Ghost In America" (mp3) from "Avoiding the Consequences" (Latenight Weeknight Records) A Shoreline Dream is a band from Denver, Colorado, which has been named one of URB Magazine 's NEXT 100 of 2008. They have been described by terms such as 'melodipsych' and 'post rock'. This is because the band uses combinations of lush samples, textures, and syn...
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If you happened to be out last Friday then you may have witnessed the only performance from A Shoreline Dream until SXSW. We had a great time running through the set and previewing some new music on the crowd. This has provided substantial momentum entering back in the studio. We look to have the recording completed sometime in March and final mastering shortly there after. Look for more updat...
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL"Saturday Morning" has been added to a very special sampler which will be distributed throughout the upcoming Sundance Film Festival thanks to our friends at Filter Magazine! If you go, make sure to pick up a copy. . . .
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Hope you enjoy the song! In the works of new material at this very moment. . . .
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January 26, 2007 A Shoreline Dream at the Bluebird Theater along with the Knew, Lionsized and the Life There Is. 21 and over ID Required.Based out of Denver, Colorado, a shoreline dream is an experimental alternative band taking the DIY approach full force, setting up the label themselves, and taking the loan on without looking back. The sound is unique and spacious. Difficult to explain, but a...
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a sampling from the debut album "avoiding the consequences"
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Sharing A Shoreline Dream of shoegazing love so sit back, relax and enjoy
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A little late to be posting this, but what the hey. Was super proud of the support, and still am! Thought you'd enjoy the read. . .XLR8R MagazineOctober 2006Artist: A Shoreline DreamRelease: "Avoiding The Consequences" Label: Latenight Weeknight RecordsWhen Avoiding the Consequences' hour-long stare finally breaks, there's sea foam at your feet, sleep in your eyes, and it's clear why Ryan Polic...
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Just spreading the word of the video we dropped back in September for our debut release. Filter Magazine explained the sound best "A Shoreline Dream have perfected the craft of dark poetic dreamslides, as evidenced in their track Love Is A Ghost In America. Reminiscent of Sigur Ros with a touch of Placebo."
More >
Few bands are fortunate enough to have the musical ability to capture a mood that really grabs you with distinct originality and passion. http://obscuresound.com/?p=291
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