ARTIST: Calico Horse
TITLE: Mirror
LABEL: Banter
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 180kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 39m total
RELEASE DATE: 2008-06-24
RIP DATE: 2008-06-26
Track List
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1. All We've Left to Do Ia Pay the 2:00
Boatman
2. Awake in the Clouds 3:42
3. Happy Placebo Syringe Day 4:30
4. Onomatopoeia 4:14
5. Father Feed Me 2:52
6. Interlude 5 1:49
7. A.J. 3:15
8. Gold 2:05
9. Rush of This 3:19
10. Hi Fi Plane Ride 2:51
11. Colors 3:56
12. Wheat 2:39
13. Goodnight 2:47
Release Notes:
Born out of the ashes of the now retired band The Clock Work Army, Calico Horse
is a new line-up, but has lost none of its song writing prowess due to the fact
that it is still fronted by Clock WorkÆs singer and co-songwriter, Emily Neveu.
Following Clock WorkÆs EP A Catalyst for Change, Emily and guitarist Scott
Wheeler began writing the songs that were to be Clock WorkÆs first full length
album. Catalyst was a huge success and created a kinetic energy that came as a
bit of a surprise for the fledgling band. Within a few months, they were
consistently selling out shows, gaining more and more momentum as the word
spread across the city that these guys (and gal) were special and seeing them
was important. Requests were coming in from established venues to open for
larger nationally touring acts; the highlight being Akron/Family.
Not long after the build-up, Scott Wheeler moved to Portland and Emily was left
to finish the album all by her lonesome. Luckily, she had the help of producer
extraordinaire, Pall Jenkins, best known for leading The Black Heart Procession.
Together, the two of them crafted an album that is equal parts haunting as it is
amazing. Jenkins helped Emily to step outside herself and view things from his
somewhat beautifully warped approach to song writing. Because of conflicting
schedules and other priorities, the project became a feat in discipline, taking
nearly a year to come to fruition. What could have easily ended up a disaster to
a less dedicated musician and producer, they instead embraced this small hitch
and every session was a whole new playground of ideas. Pressure was definitely
not an issue. The extra time was truly a blessing. The result of those sessions
is Calico Horse.
Aside from Emily Neveu, Calico Horse shares another common thread with Clock
Work as bassist Petti has returned from a 6 month hiatus filming the national
tour for the band Augustana to re-join Emily onstage. Although there is no
denying that WheelerÆs innovative guitar work is amazing, Calico doesnÆt miss a
step with the acquired services of Goodbye Blue MondayÆs guitarist Matt
Mournian, who fits the change in EmilyÆs songwriting to a tee. Another big score
for Calico was the coup of Comfortable for You drummer Tom. Nobody knows his
last name for sure, not even his birth parents, but thatÆs not important. What
is important is that Tom is an inspired and incredibly intense timekeeper who
has been involved in the San Diego indie scene for years, lending a plethora of
experience and professionalism that will no doubt help to catapult Calico to the
next level.
With the new lineup, the lengthy studio sessions, and the metamorphosis of
EmilyÆs song writing, it seems only fitting that The Clock Work Army was laid to
rest. What started as the Clock Work sessions at JenkinsÆ studio became Calico
Horse, and it makes perfect sense. Emily has grown and so has her sound. And
with the help of seasoned musicians rounding out the Calico Horse lineup, only
good things can happen in the future. Following the May 2008 release of the
Calico Horse album, weÆll see them hit the road and win over fans with a
nationwide tour. Without even the release of an album, they are already building
relationships with bands and venues, opening for indie behemoths Helio Sequence,
Yeasayer, MGMT, The Black Heart Procession, Dead Meadow, and Beach House, which
will no doubt make the monumental scope of a national tour seem a bit more
manageable.