Silversun Pickups - Swoon [Digipak] [4/14]

Artist:

Silversun Pickups

Description:

Silversun Pickups: Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Christopher Guanlao, Joe Lester.
Audio Mixers: Jason Gossman; Tony Hoffer.
Audio Remasterer: Stephen Marcussen.
Recording information: Paramount Sound.
Arranger: Will Canzoneri.
With their striking debut, CARNAVAS, L.A.`s Silversun Pickups were flooded with Smashing Pumpkins comparisons. Far from unfounded, this analogy is only furthered by the alt-rock band`s sophomore studio album, SWOON, with its driving beats, searing guitar lines, and fey vocals, most notably on the surging opener, "There`s No Secrets This Year." Though slightly less obvious, another fitting reference is England`s Placebo, an amped-up group of kindred spirits clearly evoked by the fierce "Panic Switch." While the Pickups are perpetually in danger of being eclipsed by these influences, the sheer force of their sonic attack (see "The Royal We") makes SWOON strangely impressive and undeniably engaging.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. There`s No Secrets This Year
2. Royal We, The
3. Growing Old Is Getting Old
4. It`s Nice To Know You Work Alone
5. Panic Switch
6. Draining
7. Sort Of
8. Substitution
9. Catch And Release
10. Surrounded (or Spiraling)

Album Information

Release Date:

04/14/2009

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alternative

Label:

Dangerbird Records

Producer:

Dave Cooley

Catalog Number:

DNO 215

Original Release Year:

2009

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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