The Stills
"Animals and Insects" from (Logic Will Break Your Heart) could be called a haunting ballad. In fact, it probably has been called that. The Stills certainly have found a way to put musical pieces together, but this tune is a bit more than the every day ballad. When the listener gets to the last third of the song, and hears the loudness increase along with the frustration, it becomes rather clear that "throwing grenades at a Christmas choir" might be a logical choice.
"Retour A Vega" is a much more melodic tune from this band that employs foreign languages, violins and more to bring the correct atmosphere to the front. The guitar parts are also excellent in this fine song-writing example.
Of course, this shouldn’t be so surprising from a Montreal gathering of musicians. In the group: Tim Fletcher – vocals/guitar, Dave Hamelin – vocals/guitar, Liam O’Neil – keyboards, Olivier Corbeil – bass, Julien Blais – drums.
New listeners may want to start their Stills experience with "In The Beginning" (Without Feathers 2006 Vice). Good song, with a fine keyboard treatment. "Helicopters" is from the same collection.
Bottom line- this is a talented group! But those who got on The Stills bandwagon early already know that.
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I agree, indeed a talented group. I love the keyboard and guitar work on “In the Beginning”, and “Reour A Vega” is a song I wouldn’t mind listening to over and over, and is my favorite so far. I love how the incorporate french in there. I have no idea what they are saying, but it sure works with the song.
Oooh, I love these guys! I never heard of them until now, but after making a visit to their MySpace, I am definitely finding some diamonds. I can’t believe I never heard of these guys before. I love Helicopters and In the Beginning the best. Very sweet to listen too.