Artist : Satellite Stories
Album : Vagabonds
Year : 2015
Genre : Indie
Quality : 242kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Source : CD
Playtime : 0h 36m
Size : 67.50mb
Label : XYZ Music
Catalognr : xyzberlin0215
Tracklist:
01. Vagabonds 4:13
02. Heartbeat 3:08
03. Polarized 2:57
04. Campus 3:34
05. Heroine 3:17
06. When Love Became 3:09
07. Painted Arms 3:15
08. Round And Round 3:29
09. Same Sun 3:04
10. The Trap 3:50
11. With You 2:47
Releasenotes:
Finnish indie-pop foursome Satellite Stories is set to release their third
album, Vagabonds, on March 6 via XYZ Berlin. Under the supervision of U.K.
producer Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, The Temper Trap), the buoyant
enthusiasts continue to explore the realm of sweet, infectious pop. While
compared to Two Door Cinema Club and Tokyo Police Club (both bands finding
success stateside), Satellite Stories have dominated many parts of Europe since
their first album.
The band is comprised of Esa Mankinen (vocals/guitar), Marko Heikkinen (lead
guitar), Jyri Pesonen (Bass/vocals) and Olli-Pekka Ervasti (drums). Since the
release of their 2012 debut record, Phrases To Break The Ice, the quartet have
been know to craft potent indie-pop jams. Now with the release of Vagabonds,
they're no longer rookies. This 11-track collection is bristled with exultant
energy and light cadence. The positive disposition the album bears is welcoming
as the spring season rapidly approaches.
The album begins with the title-track. With flowing melodies, Mankinen's lilt
vocals and a compellingly catchy resonance, it's no surprise why Satellite
Stories are so cherished in the U.K. However, Satellite Stories know how to
infuse warm moments among all the pop noise. "Heartbeat" is the second single
and it is downright invigorating. The shimmering melodies alongside the sorrow
found in the lyrics are a great coupling. With the subsequent track,
"Polarized," Satellite Stories get a bit bouncy with a song that resembles that
of Two Door Cinema Club. "Heroine" proves to be another vibrant tune that
touches upon a very light reggae sound. It comes down to the way Mankinen hits
the chorus that gives it that certain aforementioned vibe. The songs on
Vagabonds will charm listeners and undoubtedly improve their current mood. A
certain kind of simplicity embedded in their songs is quite refreshing.
Satellite Stories aptitude in producing lighthearted material that exudes such
lively continuous moments is quite inspiring.
"The Trap" was the first song the band released when announcing Vagabonds. It's
an entrancing, alluring, piece of music. It would be considerably difficult not
to feel motivated and enlightened by the pure blissfulness one would be hearing.
Oddly enough, the final track, "With You," throws us for a complete loop. It's a
tender, piano driven tune that calms us down, but presents an unpredictable side
of Satellite Stories that should be well received. What's even more surprising
is how "With You" may very well be the band's strongest track despite ten
previous tunes that are bursting with an unconceivable amount of exhilaration.
However, one thing is definitely for sure, Vagabonds is a catchy, fun, admirable
record from a band that continues along on a familiar road, but know that this
is the only road worth traveling on.
http://www.satellitestories.com/