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THE IDYLLISTS

by The Idyllists

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    The Idyllists, “The Idyllists” (self-released) — What if Morrissey had moved to Malibu at a young age and become a Ritalin kid? He might have sounded like the Idyllists. The L.A. septet’s sophomore effort, brims with crisp, breezy Britpop that makes sonic brethren of several decades of U.K. guitarmen, from the Beatles to the Kooks. Other transplants have found more poetry in “Pacific Highway Blues,” or have brought more eloquence to the “Empire State,” but the Idyllists’ jaunty optimism makes them a pretty nice crew to spend 38 minutes with. And, possibly, a great candidate for resident band at Club NME, if there was such a thing.
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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of THE GRAVE & UNFORTUNATE LIFE OF LORD HOFFWAY & HIS MAGNIFICENT PIANO, THE IDYLLISTS, and THE LONG HOURS BETWEEN SUNSET AND MORNING. , and , .

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EMPIRE STATE 03:17
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THE DREAMERS 03:08
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COME ON HOME 03:03
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CROWDED ROOM 03:21
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BUTTERFLIES 02:25
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about

This seven piece outfit sounds like they’re from 1960’s Britain; their percussion is loose and peppy, the guitars jangly and the lyrics uncomplicated. They are, however, actually from modern day LA – well, lead singer Ian Webber is a Brit but a US based one- and they’ve just released their second album The Idyllists. If you like a your music sun drenched and surfy with a hint of rockabilly then do yourself a favor and check these guys out. The go beyond your typical retro leaning group by including elements from an interesting cross section of musical history. You’ll hear some lone twangy guitar line reminiscent of early classic country, B3 organ solos straight outta dingy blues clubs and even some crisply plotted piano solos. Give the new album a spin to find out what other musical influences the Idyllists have repurposed to create their own sound.

credits

released February 9, 2010

Released 09 February 2010
ian webber voice/guitar
matthew barge acoustic guitar/piano
george mohler bass
sam gallagher drums
colin ritchie guitars
daniel dempsey hammond organ

recorded in los angeles summer/autumn 2009
produced by the idyllists with jeffery saenz
mixed by mark rains

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The Idyllists Los Angeles, Chile

Ian Webber - Vocals / Guitar
Matthew Barge - Guitar / Piano
Sam Gallagher - Drums
George Mohler - Bass Guitar
Daniel Dempsey - Organ

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