Only Thieves
Greetings From Levy Park, T.L.H. (self-released)
Release Date: May 05, 2009
1. Hammered for the Holidays
2. I Got Left Behind
3. Watertower Scars
4. Ghosts In Your Room
5. Does This Bus Stop At 8th Avenue? (mp3)
It’s easy to pass on so much music these days. What with the barrage of bands constantly being thrown in our faces from various social networking sites, slowly fading fanzines and blogs. Tastemakers are constantly scrounging for the “next big thing” that can be swallowed and discarded.
Where do we turn in such tough times? How can we cut the meat with so much fat? Sharper knives brandished by thieves indeed. Only Thieves wield such weapons, and Greetings From Levy Park, T.L.H. is indicative of that. It moves you. It makes you want to move.
This Florida trio’s debut is a warm hello followed by a haymaker…and the last thing you see is the bright lights of the arena ceiling as you hit the mat. The cover is a classic and instantly recognizable tribute, and the content inside is just as ready to hold its end of the deal. Start with the rollicking “Hammered For The Holidays,” a jangle-pop gem that blasts open with the force of a lighter fluid and whiskey cocktail. It’s followed quickly by the forceful shuffle of “I Got Left Behind” with it’s instantly catchy hooks and surreal lyrics, which then builds into the atom bomb that is “Watertower Scars.” Giant fuzzed out power chords, heartfelt lyrics, a booming and dynamic rhythm section and a soaring solo combine to make this a power pop masterpiece on steroids. “Ghosts in Your Room” keeps the pace and shows the depth in songwriting these young men have, lyrically and musically. The cherry bomb on top of the sundae that is Greetings From Levy Park is “Does This Bus Stop At 8th Avenue?,” an amazing apocalyptic ode to lost love, redemption and reunion. With a riff that would make the Boss himself smile and a finish that will tear at your insides until you’ve got no choice but to give yourself up to the force that is Only Thieves.
Who knows what the future holds for these young contenders. Everyone wants to be the champ but few have the fists to do it. These bucks know how to box and are frothing at the bit to have a shot. This is just the beginning.
- Gil Hicks
Greetings From Levy Park, T.L.H. was recorded and produced by Phil Martin (Look Mexico, One Small Step For Landmines) and Only Thieves at Power Plant Industries in the band’s hometown of Tallahassee, FL. The record was mastered by T.J. Lipple (of Aloha) at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA. Design and layout by Jerrod Landon Porter. The album will be self-released by the band on May 5, 2009. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/onlythievesfla.
Press Contact: Chuck Daley / Beartrap PR / chuck@beartrappr.com / (704) 649-7128
