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Ludlow Lions (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
Brendan Coon – vocals, guitar, keyboard
Jordan Melkin – guitar, vocals
Oscar Albis Rodriguez – bass, vocals
Adam Christgau – drums, vocals
RIYL - Guided By Voices • The Pixies • Chavez • XTC
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No Stories CD (Self-Released)
Release Date: March 16, 2010
*also Available as Free Donation-Based Download
Preview
Warm, nostalgic tones ripple through the twelve tracks contained within No Stories, the ambitious and undeniably charming debut full-length from Brooklyn’s Ludlow Lions. The songwriting on display is tightly wound and perfectly crafted, often relying on the less-is-more aesthetic. Yet the band is never afraid of complexity or dense layers of sound that often crest into menacing waves of dissonance. It’s this contrast – the moments of pure, sweeping pop music thrown against a fuzzed-out post-psychedelic backdrop – that give No Stories its unpredictable edge and ultimately pushes it past being just another really catchy record.
Not that being catchy is a bad thing. Primary songwriter and lead vocalist / guitarist Brendan Coon’s love of bands such as XTC, Guided By Voices and The Pixies shines though these pulsing, dynamic indie rock cum power-pop numbers. He’s certainly the centerpiece on No Stories, with a voice that easily hits the highs, confidently nails every soaring harmony and glides sweetly though each memorable chorus. It’s a lush, satisfying take on a style that is eminently listenable, but co-collaborator Jordan Melkin (guitars) brings a technical knowledge and appreciation for noise rock while bassist Oscar Albis Rodriguez injects a punk edge that springs from years spent in Nakatomi Plaza. As pastoral and sweeping as No Stories can be, there’s a surprising amount of volatility on display as well. Read more …
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Media
* Bio (pdf)
* Album Art (hi-res)
* Band Photo 1 (hi-res)
* Band Photo 2 (lo-res)
* mp3s
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Press Contact: Chuck Daley / Beartrap PR / chuck@beartrappr.com / (704) 649-7128
