Airplane Noise
I could listen to “Get You Back” from airplane noise (2008 Back To Work) again. Maybe even another time after that. It’s not hard to listen to. That might actually turn a few folks away. It is rather “pop-like.” The musicianship is not really a question, though, for my money, I’d buy something with a bit more edge.
From their Web marketing information, “Back to Work Records is proud to announce the release of airplane noise’s self-titled, debut EP. The inimitable airplane noise has crafted an album’s worth of quirky and earnest indie, power pop songs that convey a longing for love, sobriety, and even some shuteye. The five-song EP showcases the band’s playful, yet introspective lyrics and buoyant, yet plaintive vocals against a musical landscape filled with horns, keyboards, guitars, strings, ukuleles, and other various instrumentation.”
Fair enough. But the two tunes I was able to connect with aren’t quite enough. Maybe five will do it. If you are interested, check with www.backtoworkrecords.com.
Band members are: Kevin Centofanti, Bass, Keyboard, Vocals; John McMonagle, Keyboard, Trombone, Vocals; Mike Mikowicz, Drums, Accordion; Warren Miller, Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard.
I like the brief list of influences:The Beatles. The Beach Boys. The Who. Weezer. It’s a bit unfortunate that the group admits to sounding like others, without insisting that they sound like themselves. But it’s a great list of folks to sound like.
Tags: indie music, indie, independent music, airplane noise, music
