Seattle producer Phil Ek (Built to Spill, the Shins) recorded a chunk of Sea Wolf's debut, Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, in the studio, and the rest was recorded in Alex Church's living room. The homey setting adds a personal and intimate feel to his weary but warm acoustic-based songs about insecurities and heartbreaks. Despite these sad undercurrents, the majority of the album feels upbeat and affectionate, something akin to background music for a spring road trip with Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Tweedy and Conor Oberst. The tunes feel modern, but also classic and timeless, as if they were composed in a different era. Sometimes the instrumentation is heavily layered with cello, keys, and washed guitars, but the vibe always remains delicate and simple. These are five fine songs that gracefully play along the lulling pastures of introspective indie pop.
I've been listening to Sea Wolf now for over a year maybe longer, and I just remember the first time hearing them. It was an experience none the less. Middle Distance Runner was one of my favorite songs and I would sit in front of their myspace page and play all their music over and over and over again.I have a funny feeling that Alex church is going to go big with Sea Wolf. Almost everyday aft...
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This guy Sea Wolf (or Alex Brown Church) is on the road now, and I think you're going to hear more about him. His sound is balanced tipsily between indie pop and Americana, happy on the surface but shadowy underneath (just like all quality pop is, IMO). Here's what I wrote about his Philly show. The rest of the dates follow:Sea WolfSat., Nov. 3, 9pm. $10. With Mark Mulcahy + Hong Kong Stingr...
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Treasure Island is coming up, and I'm getting excited. Especially when a cool band signs up after you've bought tickets. Sea Wolf has done just that. I was looking forward to seeing Modest Mouse, Spoon, et al. But Sea Wolf is an added bonus.
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i wass browsing myspace and found sea wolf's page.Sea Wolf is a pretty cool indie band from L.A. check them out and if you like them buy their new cd and support em ;DSea WolfAdd to My Profile | More Videos
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If any of you in the States feel so inclined, Sea Wolf will be on Jimmy Kimmel tonight. They are a great band from LA and I think you are going to be hearing A LOT more from them in the future. Also, my lovely friend, Aniela, is their cellist. Their full length. Leaves in the River, comes out today so you should really check it out and they are on tour so go see them.
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I've been listening to Sea Wolf now for over a year maybe longer, and I just remember the first time hearing them. It was an experience none the less. Middle Distance Runner was one of my favorite songs and I would sit in front of their myspace page and play all their music over and over and over again.I have a funny feeling that Alex church is going to go big with Sea Wolf. Almost everyday aft...
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| 1 You're a Wolf |
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| 2 The Garden That You Planted |
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| 3 I Made a Resolution |
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| 4 Ses Monuments |
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| 5 I Don't Know If I'll Be Back This Time |
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