ARTIST: Annuals
TITLE: Be He Me
LABEL: Ace Fu Records
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 208kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 49m total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-10-17
RIP DATE: 2006-10-12
Track List
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1. Brother 3:43
2. Dry Clothes 3:46
3. Complete, Or Completing 5:46
4. Carry Around 3:18
5. Chase You Off 3:54
6. Bleary-Eyed 3:04
7. Fair 4:35
8. The Bull, And The Goat 4:05
9. Mama 2:36
10. Ida, My 2:31
11. Father 5:15
12. Sway 7:05
Release Notes:
http://www.annualsmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/annuals
http://www.acefu.com/
NOTE: Other release was nuked for re-encode. Enjoy. Ace Fu Records signs awesome
bands.
From the quiet capitol of North Carolina, Annuals are as close as possible to
being a family without sharing the same DNA. Long-time friends Adam Baker
(Singer/Songwriter), Kenny Florence (Guitar) and Mike Robinson (Bass) have been
in bands together since they were children, about 7 years now. In the last few
years, Zack Oden (Drums/Guitar), Anna Spence (Piano/Synth), and Nick Radford
(Drums), no one over the age of 22, have joined the vast lineup. This
multi-talented group cannot be typecast in the lineup however; members often
switch instruments live and in studio and offer input in the way of samples,
vocals and percussion creating what might be called a musical commune.
Annuals have a sophisticated and layered sound that belies the age of
twenty-year-old lead singer and songwriter, Adam Baker. Adam's creativity has
truly found a place to evolve and blossom as he has embedded himself in a group
of extremely talented musicians, which has made it possible for the creation of
sprawling, hypnotic tracks that are elaborate yet impeccably polished. From the
vocals, which alternate between sweet and otherworldly to loud shouts of glee,
to the mammoth guitar explosions and strange indiscernible noises, Annuals
infuse their music with an array of intense emotions.
As young as they are, Annuals draws influences from a diverse range of artists
such as Mike Patton, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Radiohead, the Beatles, Hank
Williams Sr., Bjork and Aphex Twin. The mixing of styles, from electronic to
folk to rock results in a totally singular sound. Reminiscent of high drama acts
such as Arcade Fire and Sufjan Stevens, this musical collective appeals to both
experimental and pop fans who appreciate well-produced material and astounding
artistry.