In the two years or so since their debut's initial self-release, Throw Me the Statue have grown from a one-man home-recording project to a full-fledged rock band. But don't expect a radically revamped sound with album number two: Creaturesque might be slightly more assured and fuller-sounding than the amiably scrappy Moonbeams (credit in part the contributions of Northwest indie rock super-producer Phil Ek), but TMTS have hardly lost their meandering mid-fi charms. Their sunny, lushly layered off-kilter pop songs still boast plenty of tinny drum machines, synth organs, jangly acoustic strumming, occasional bits of trumpet and glockenspiel, and of course Scott Reitherman's blithely casual singing and obliquely evocative lyrics. So it's essentially more of very welcome same. That said, the pop thrills aren't nearly as immediate this time out -- there's nothing here to rival the instantly grabby hooks of first album standouts like "About to Walk," "Yucatan Gold," and (especially) "Lolita." The closest thing might be "Hi-Fi Goon," a somewhat uncharacteristic rocker that recalls prime Built to Spill (with shades of Weezer's "Sweater Song"), though the bouncy "Dizzy from the Fall" and mellower "Noises" scratch that indie pop itch reasonably well, too. Elsewhere, the brief "Baby You're Bored" (is that an Evan Dando reference?) is nearly hummable and inscrutable enough to pass for a Guided by Voices cut, albeit far too well recorded, while "Tag"'s dense rhythms and falsetto harmonies are undeniably Shins-ish. In general, the brightest spots here come through fleeting individual moments -- like the sudden influx of barreling gospel-style backups toward the end of the gradually cresting opener, "Waving at the Shore" -- and more subdued numbers like the shambling, gently glowing closer, "The Outer Folds." Creaturesque's subtler pleasures may require more time to sink in than the impulsive skinny-dip plunge of its predecessor, but fans of classic-styled melodic indie rock will find it every bit as summery and inviting as the backyard swimming pool on the cover, and well worth the wade.
It occurred to me this morning that despite the fact that I've told literally everyone who will listen how much I love the new Throw Me The Statue album, I have not yet done so in blog format. So here I go, imposing my viewpoint on you, the reader. And my viewpoint is this: Creaturesque is wonderful.It definitely is a different album than its predecessor. Moonbeams had some amazing highs ("Lolita"
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The second album from the Seattle four-piece is a clever, artistic pop gem.
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While I’d heard of Throw Me the Statue, I really had no plans on hunting down the Seattle band’s new album Creaturesque – until I caught wind of Hi-Fi Goon. Now it’s about the only thing I’m listening to of late. Something in Hi-Fi Goon just struck me right away. It is only one second [...]
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Throw Me The Statue's 'Creaturesque' should tick all the right boxes. The Seattle four piece's second album offers upbeat electro-indie pop, fine melodies and bittersweet lyrics on modern life. The band's founder Scott Reitherman also has an immediately likeable voice and style, reminiscent of the likes of Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard. But unfortunately....more.
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This is the quintessential quandary of zoos: cage them, and the animals lose their natural personality, let them roam and they end up graphically illustrating the food-chain. It's nice to take the children along, show them what a lesser-spotted hiphopopotamus actually looks like, but you're not actually seeing the creature as it should be, in its natural habitat.
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Throw Me The Statue's 'Creaturesque' should tick all the right boxes. The Seattle four piece's second album offers upbeat electro-indie pop, fine melodies and bittersweet lyrics on modern life. The band's founder Scott Reitherman also has an immediately likeable voice and style, reminiscent of the likes of Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard. But unfortunately....more.
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Signed to promising indie label Secretly Canadian and now on album numero two, Throw Me The Statue have fast become one of the more appreciated indie-pop collectives around. They're latest album, this years Creaturesque (which we reviewed HERE) was a mix of highs and lows but did hold this rather entertaining little anthem here, by the name of Hi-Fi Goon.
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While I’d heard of Throw Me the Statue, I really had no plans on hunting down the Seattle band’s new album Creaturesque – until I caught wind of Hi-Fi Goon. Now it’s about the only thing I’m listening to of late. Something in Hi-Fi Goon just struck me right away. It is only one second [...]
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This is the quintessential quandary of zoos: cage them, and the animals lose their natural personality, let them roam and they end up graphically illustrating the food-chain. It's nice to take the children along, show them what a lesser-spotted hiphopopotamus actually looks like, but you're not actually seeing the creature as it should be, in its natural habitat.
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It occurred to me this morning that despite the fact that I've told literally everyone who will listen how much I love the new Throw Me The Statue album, I have not yet done so in blog format. So here I go, imposing my viewpoint on you, the reader. And my viewpoint is this: Creaturesque is wonderful.It definitely is a different album than its predecessor. Moonbeams had some amazing highs ("Lolita"
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The second album from the Seattle four-piece is a clever, artistic pop gem.
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Like the Cure's "Close To Me" before it, Throw Me The Statue's "Waving At The Shore" is a blissfully uptempo and catchy track based around a simple keyboard motif. And like much of the Cure's catalogue, that expertly delivered simplicity is destined to make it a classic.Throw Me The Statue - "Waving At The Shore" (from Creaturesque)
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After hearing “Waving at the Shore”, the first track off Throw Me The Statue’s sophomore album, Creaturesque (which, by the way, is really killing me to type every time), I was expecting nothing short of pure brilliance from Scott Reitherman and his Seattle crew. I’ll concede that I fell madly in love with Moonbeams so [...]
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It's the comeback of one of our favorite obscure indie bands. Throw me the Statue released their new album Creaturesque. A more pop/rock and less twee sound in a quite welcomed swift. Here is their track Hi-Fi Goon. Highly recommended!PS. You've probably noticed that I keep posting songs this week...this is just cause I'm overflooded with work to find time for proper posts!
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The track "Hi-Fi Goon" is the second mp3 from Throw Me The Statue's sophomore album Creaturesque. You can pick up the bands new album 8/4 from Secretly Canadian. Throw Me The Statue - "Hi-Fi Goon"You can catch Throw Me The Statue at Modified Arts along with The Brunettes and Nurses.
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