THE VELVET ANTS - "SOLT OLIO"
"This crafty area band continues to put their creative touches on new garage pop music. There are great hooks, jangly guitars, nice harmonies and a whole lot of what you remember from the 1960s. Yet they add electronics and modern touches at key moments to keep everything clearly grounded in the present. I hear reminders of other fine bands like Hush Arbors and even Dead Meadow at times, which works for me. And unlike many albums, the good songs are not front loaded making listening to the entire album more of a chore than a pleasurable exploration. These guys keep bringing on the quality songs with further and further creative flourishes to keep you at rapt attention. I highly recommend spending some time getting to know this album, there are a myriad of pleasures to be had.
Songs to try first:
Cardigan's Fable - I like the subtle menace of the guitar lines, as the song rocks along with great depths of sound.
What If - Invitingly warm vocal line wrapped around a classic 1960s jangly guitar and spirited rhythm.
Digitalis - Incredibly psychedelic and modernly lush with killer vocals. Gorgeous song."
Here's an alternate cover made during the demoing process:
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