ARTIST: Pinback
TITLE: Nautical Antiques
LABEL: Ace Fu Records
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 195kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 40m total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-09-05
RIP DATE: 2006-08-25
Track List
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1. Messenger 3:56
2. Verailles 3:32
3. Anti-Hu 4:29
4. Byzantine 3:42
5. Water Run 4:08
6. Avignon 3:05
7. Seville (Demo) 2:48
8. Concrete Seconds (Demo) 3:59
9. Clemenceau 5:00
10. Avignon (Full Band Version) 2:51
11. Messenger (Full Band Version) 2:46
Release Notes:
http://www.pinback.com/
http://www.myspace.com/pinback
http://www.acefu.com/
The long-awaited, long anticipated Nautical Antiques is a collection of B-sides
and demos from 1999-2001.
Pinback combine ethereal pop harmonies with tranquil rhythms and beautifully
hypnotic vocals. Marrying the stylistic expertise of 3 Mile Pilot and Thingy
this band's music is extremely touching and dreamy.
In January of 1998, San Diego's Pinback was formed as a part-time recording
project by Armistead Burwell Smith IV ("Zach") and Robert Rulon Crow Junior.
While 3 Mile Pilot, Zach's previous band, had just fell into a long hiatus, Rob
was able to utilize some down time in his perpetually busy musical schedule and
Pinback was allowed to evolve into a more serious project. Adding drummer Tom
Zinser (also of 3 Mile Pilot) and taking their creative time, Pinback recorded,
mixed and mastered every song on their self titled record at home on Zach's
personal computer, which makes the record that much more amazing.
After playing only three shows, Tim/Kerr Records of Portland, Oregon immediately
recognized the musical prowess beauty of this band and signed Pinback for
worldwide distribution rights. Unfortunately, their recording agreement with T/K
immediately became problematic and six months of legal grappling ensued. Finally
released from contract, Pinback were immediately signed to Ace Fu Records in New
York for world wide manufacturing and distribution, and licensed to R&S, Belgium
for European manufacturing and distribution.
The two years following the release of the duo's self-titled debut proved to be
extremely productive for the band. Their fan base grew rapidly and the band
embarked on two American West Coast tours and two European tours. Their hard
work began to pay off. In February of 2001 National Public Radio's "All Things
Considered" ran a glowing four minute audio review of the CD. Immediately, the
disc was within the top ten bestsellers on Amazon.com and the band continued to
gain significant momentum. In August of 2000 the Tree Recording Company from
Chicago had released a four song EP by the band entitled, "Some Voices." With
virtually no promotion the EP promptly charted at #42 on the CMJ Charts. By
October of 2000 Urban Outfitters added the CD into rotation at all forty-two
stores nationwide for seven months of in-store play. The word continued to
travel about Pinback and in March of 2001 the band was spotlighted on the home
page of Napster.com as a "Featured Artist," right during the peak of Napster's
controversial media coverage. Fortunately, all of the attention the Pinback
received since their debut did not affect the band's songwriting writing agenda.
In June of 2001 Rob and Zach finished recording, mixing and mastering (once
again on Zach's personal computer) their long awaited second full length record,
Blue Screen Life,undeniably the band?s strongest work to date.
As with previous Pinback releases, the duo's propensity for thoughtful
instrumentation and dense layering of melodies is remarkably unique and nothing
short of beautiful. Every song on Blue Screen Life holds muted harmonies,
hypnotic rhythms and lush orchestration that subtly resonate long after one
listen. The multi-instrumentalist duo trade vocals with comfort, poise and
precision. Yet, despite all of the underlying complexities in Pinback's music
their songs somehow always seem sincere, honest and simply dreamy.
Blue Screen Life, which has been re-released by Ace Fu Records on an
aesthetically pleasing double vinyl format, shows Pinback at their most
creative, mature and effective. It is truly a masterpiece that is both energetic
and subdued and will undoubtedly continue to earn Pinback many more admirers as
well as imitators.