Carnavas, the debut full-length from L.A.'s Silversun Pickups, is the sort of record that brings something new to discover with each listen. Thus, listen one is as enjoyable as listen five or ten, but probably for entirely different reasons, since unique bits continuously appear from the band's dream haze of accessibly textured indie rock. From the grainy opening of "Melatonin" that blends into strikingly harmonized male/female vocals, the quartet immediately showcases their innate sense of melody amid textured atmospherics and layers of distortion and fuzz, which all come across as both bittersweet and enchanting. Silversun Pickups take the shimmering dream pop of My Bloody Valentine and filter it through '90s grunge instincts like that of the Smashing Pumpkins -- and it all combines to produce an album that, well, is really freaking good. Vocals are both haunting and sweet, as lead singer Brian Aubert somehow manages to sound like a cross between the Goo Goo Dolls' Robby Takac and the Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor -- in a good way. And for every moment of ominous intensity, the band further manipulates their ethereal antics into moments of pure shimmering redemption. "Future Foe Scenarios" is urgent in a completely controlled way that makes the vocals come off even fiercer over the song's driving distortion, while exhilarating and spacious cuts like "Lazy Eye" and "Common Reactor" materialize out of clouds of hazy guitars and pensive keyboard with dynamic force that never loses its direction. Though an extremely rewarding listen, proceed with caution: once put into a stereo, Carnavas may become stuck inside for quite a while.
Alright, one more catch-up tonight. Back on May 9th, Silversun Pickups passed through Toronto. There seems to be some concern that their sound is a little too heavily based on the Smashing Pumpkins... although I hear that in their music, it doesn't stop them from being a really good band. In fact, they surprised me.Silversun Pickups
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Good afternoon and happy frickin Monday. I've been mysteriously hearing a lot of Silversun Pickups on local radio lately, which is good, and I can only speculate as to how long it will take before I hear a cut from their album in some car commercial, which is not good, but I'll take it where I can get it because they're a good band and they deserve any publicity they get. I just hope that they ...
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I don't know if anyone ever used to listen to The Anniversary. I was introduced to them in high school, amidst some of the true origins of emo (Not to be confused with this modern emo. These guys knew how to get to the core of life with deadly accuracy and make you smile while doing it) Well a new suggestion for you all, Silversun Pickups. You wont be dissappointed.
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Red hot L.A. indie rockers Silversun Pickups are currently touring the U.S. with Glasgow rockers Snow Patrol. The group’s debut, Carnavas, was released to rave reviews last year. A critic at Pop Matters concluded: “…Silversun Pickups, flaws and all, show enough vitality in their performance to win us over, reminding us of a time when hooks mattered, and American indie rock ruled, and restori
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4:00 PM - Shut off the laptop, hit the shower, got dressed, took some "silly pictures":http://whosyrdad.multiply.com/photos/album/7.4:30 - Welcomed Jordan and Josh home from school. I won't see Morgan until the next day, as he has track practice.5:00 - In the car and on the road. It's gonna be a three-hour drive, so we'll skip forward a bit,Music for the trip to OKC:Mew - And The Glass Handed K...
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This band is coming to Nashville on March 15 and I can't wait to see them... this is a great debut album from this Retro-90's style band. Full of distortion yet in a controlled way...
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Hello all in the U.S. of A.! Just looking through the Target ad this week and saw Silversun Pickups Carnavas for only $6.98! I think I'll go snag my copy sometime this week.Sorry for the spam, but these guys seem to be pretty well liked and while I've got the album due to the graciousness of teh Intarwebs, I think it's in the best interest of us to support the artists we love by purchasing thei...
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Alright so this is prolly the best album I have heard in 10 years. I have heard many comparisons to the Smashing Pumpkins......I was/am a huge SP fan (Mostly Gish - Siamese) and I don't really hear it. I mean they both have the same initials (SP) both have a cute chick base player, both have dynamic songs that range from soft to heave, both have vocal patterns that are soft and soprano like, ...
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Silversun Pickups This LA Indie rock band successfully melds crunching guitars with amazingly melodic songs in the grand tradition of The Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine. Their full length debut, Carnavas features infectious tracks like Melatonin, Little Lover's So Polite and the single Lazy Eye which was recently featured on The OC. The band is currently on tour with ...
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At least it's new to me.I like this sound, it's reminiscent of the early 90's. Well, the early 90's that didn't suck outlandish ass. I think I really like this, but I could simply be loopy from not getting to bed yet. I don't know for sure...What do you think? Is this good stuff? Or am I loopy?
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Neko Case was mentioned as an example of good music on Veronica Mars.I got Herobear and the Kid for a belated Xmas present. Awesome comic with great, cartoony drawings throughout.I also got one of those Bush-is-such-a-dumbass books on the same night as the State of the Union address. MTV and VH1 are now fixed on my cable service and I can watch all the crappy videos I want. Note: I did turn it ...
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so the past week of my life has been pure hell. i had an easy ride through my classes until the last two weeks of class, when my teachers decided to load paper after paper on me. In the past two days, I have typed up four papers, and still have to revised some others...during this time period, the only thing that let me see the light at the end of the tunnel was music. i just put my "recently a...
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Waking up in the right mood is important. Today, I went downstairs to check my email, and after turning on my computer, I sat down on my couch. I sat on the t.v. remote and the tv just turned on. As the picture came into focus, this video was just starting, and I loved every moment of it. I almost saw it as a tribute to Anna's post about concert flirting, and whats even better its the first tim...
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I wanted to post this earlier today, but we were so busy at work I didn't have a chance. Hopefully I can retain some of the passion I felt at the time this event occured...During my lunch I popped in my headphones and started listening to Silversun Pickup's "Lazy Eye" as I walked out of the bank where I work and into the grocery store we are located in. What happened was amazing to me. I couldn...
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4:00 PM - Shut off the laptop, hit the shower, got dressed, took some "silly pictures":http://whosyrdad.multiply.com/photos/album/7.4:30 - Welcomed Jordan and Josh home from school. I won't see Morgan until the next day, as he has track practice.5:00 - In the car and on the road. It's gonna be a three-hour drive, so we'll skip forward a bit,Music for the trip to OKC:Mew - And The Glass Handed K...
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Just purchased my pass. As usual, am only familiar with a few of the bands, so I will be coming to you guys to help me map out wich bands I catch. Then, of course, when the time comes, drinking too much and partying too late will cause me to miss half the bands I intend to catch. :)Anywayz, currently, the line-up looks something like this: Depeche Mode Tool [R] The Killers [R] Jane's Addict...
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Today is the one year anniversary of LA's indie rockers Silversun Pickups debut album ??Carnavas?? released on Dangerbird Records. The group formed in 2005 and already had a strong underground following before breaking into the mainstream.It would be near impossible to offer all the highlights from the past twelve months, but certainly a few are in order.-200,000 records sold to date.-"Lazy Eye...
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Waking up in the right mood is important. Today, I went downstairs to check my email, and after turning on my computer, I sat down on my couch. I sat on the t.v. remote and the tv just turned on. As the picture came into focus, this video was just starting, and I loved every moment of it. I almost saw it as a tribute to Anna's post about concert flirting, and whats even better its the first tim...
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Can't get enough of the Silversun Pickup's power ballard "Lazy Eye"? Well, the California-rockers gathered up a few remixes for their breakthrough hit and are now putting out as an EP on iTunes. Among those contributing to the Silversun Pickup's aptly-titled Remixes EP are the Postal Service's Jimmy Tamborello, KCRW DJ Jason Bentley, Beck keyboardist Brian Lebarton and LA-based composer/songwri...
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Los Angeles rockers, Silversun Pickups are an example of the typical indie success story. In the vein of groups such as Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse and more recently the Arcade Fire, they have been able to break into the mainstream, successfully.But don't take my word for it, let's look at the numbers.As of April 4th, the album Carnavas (Dangerbird) has sold 113,276 copies. Reaching the 8...
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silversun pickups new video for Well Thought Out Twinkles. this is one of the few bands that actually caught my ear this year. they just have that... original sound. it takes me back to the good ol days i guess. chiggidy check it out.
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all year long.for my album of the year.it is Silversun Pickups:Carnavasnothing will beat his....best 9.90 i have spent all year longI have waited and waited for someting to "grab me"GAWD DON'T LET GOawesome awesome stuff
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Good afternoon and happy frickin Monday. I've been mysteriously hearing a lot of Silversun Pickups on local radio lately, which is good, and I can only speculate as to how long it will take before I hear a cut from their album in some car commercial, which is not good, but I'll take it where I can get it because they're a good band and they deserve any publicity they get. I just hope that they ...
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...I'm certain somebody's probably already posted about this but maybe not-- here's the Silversun Pickups performing "Lazy Eye" on Letterman, yo...
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Courtesy of "KCRW":http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/ a nifty little podcast that sends songs to your pod daily (if you want). Some are goodies like this one from Silversun Pickups (sounding a bit Smashing Pumpkinesque IMO). Happy Friday!
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New music video directed by Joaquin Phoenix:
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LIKE THISsilversun pickups ARE THE SHIT!!!!gotdamnpplMY SON JUST ASKED FOR THISTHE HOTEST BAND IN THE LAND...KISSS!!!i mean silversun pickupsDAMNIT DAMNT some fuggin "real rock" after allI AM IN LOVE WITH THIS STUFFIT IS A VERY RARE THING INDEED THAT SOMETHING HAS ME STANDING ON MY ASS LIKE THISKIIDIDES GET SILVERSUN PICKUPS IF YOU *NEVER* BUY ANYTHING ELSE THIS YEARMY ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!...
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Red hot L.A. indie rockers Silversun Pickups are currently touring the U.S. with Glasgow rockers Snow Patrol. The group’s debut, Carnavas, was released to rave reviews last year. A critic at Pop Matters concluded: “…Silversun Pickups, flaws and all, show enough vitality in their performance to win us over, reminding us of a time when hooks mattered, and American indie rock ruled, and restori
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I've been lacking in the mog department lately. My fault. Just trying to get through finals. Or atleast that's the excuse I'm going to use. But here's some SSPU.
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| 1 Melatonin |
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| 2 Well Thought Out Twinkles |
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| 3 Checkered Floor |
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| 4 Little Lover's So Polite |
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| 5 Future Foe Scenarios |
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| 6 Waste It On |
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| 7 Lazy Eye |
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| 8 Rusted Wheel |
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| 9 Dream at Tempo 119 |
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| 10 Three Seed |
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| 11 Common Reactor |
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