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    Garlic Press #6/Starflyer 59
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    Starflyer 59

    Americana

    (1997)

    Reviewed by krystal violet

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    Label Tooth & Nail RecordsGarlic Press #61997
    alternative rockdream popindie rockshoegaze

    I was surprised the first time i heard this, not because of any strange style departures but ironically, due to the lack thereof, especially since this album was being touted as just a "rock and roll album" as opposed to the spacey wall of sound thing which dominated the silver and gold albums. This is unmistakably Starflyer guitar, vocals and even snare dreaminess, mind you, more of a simple, melodious pop sound with less exploration and intrigue. The guitar riffs are more straight forward, heavy and distinct. The wall of guitar sound has been torn down to a certain degree but still stands and so also remains the soft, breathy voice of jason Martin.

    Other coverage for this album

    Opus 2000Reviewed by Jason MoreheadWith Starflyer's early albums, one could compare them to My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Sonic Youth, Jesus and Mary Chain, etc. Americana is different. This is by far the most "rock and roll" of Starflyer's albums, but that doesn't mean it's boring and contrived. One needs only to hear the swirling moogs and pop hooks on "The Hearttaker" (one of the best songs Martin has ever written) or the…7ball #12Reviewed by Dan MacIntoshWith Americana it's probably fair to say Starflyer 59 has grown out of its shoegazer shoes. While there's nothing here to cause the average My Bloody Valentine fan to jump ship, there are plenty of new stylistic twists to make new fans out of those not already initiated into the vibe of this fine band. Ringleader Jason Martin is joined by Wayne Everett (drums) and Eric Campuzano (bass), both…The Phantom Tollbooth 1997Reviewed by Josh SpencerIt took me forever to review this album, because I could never make it all the way through. I would always fall asleep by the 3rd song or so. Don't get me wrong--this is groovy stuff, but their steady, dreamy rhythms and floating vocals put me out every time. I expected this album to be pretty different from previous efforts, but it sounds like the same ole S59 to me. I think of these guys like…

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