Take us to the Carnavas
Hopefully you didn't waste your money this weekend having lunch in hell, because tomorrow the long-awaited Carnavas from the Silversun Pickups will be released – just in time to pick it up and get acquainted before the Silversun Pickups do their thing at the Capitol Hill Block party this Saturday.
Seattlest got our grubby paws on an advance copy of Carnavas. Our initial impression: We likey. A lot.
Carnavas is the rare album that stimulates as it captivates. It buzzes, chomps, and whirls through eleven tracks teeming with spacey guitar fuzz, shimmering melodies, thoughtful lyrics and a voice so sweet and distinct, brushing away notions of what a rock front-man should sound like. Singer Brian Aubert even said of himself jokingly that he "sounds like a chick." (Seattlest says: In a good way!)
Seattlest doesn’t believe in "who they sound like" statements, but since some people rely heavily on said comparisons, here ye go: Silversun Pickups sound like Silversun Pickups. Fans of rock music with substance, clarity and driving rhythms will love Carnavas.
Need more? Hit up the Music section of their website for the mp3 player. Give them a listen. You won't be disappointed, and you'll be glad you didn’t put your faith in the lameoids out there saying Silversun Pickups sound like Smashing Pumpkins.
Silversun Pickups play the Capitol Hill Block Party mainstage Saturday, July 29th at 4:30pm.
