MP3 Bandazian - In Vacant Fields
up-beat rock with vintage overtones and focused songwriting
10 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Folk Rock, ROCK: Modern Rock
Details:
Out of a desire for a change of scenery and a departure from the turbulent distraction of urban hustle, Bandazian songwriters Alex Keena and Ricky Powderly packed their bags and headed west in search of creative inspiration. While Iowa, the destination of the 1100 mile journey, seemed an unassuming locality, it never-the-less proved to be just the change that was needed to record Bandazian''s debut album. Over the course of three weeks, all ten tracks on "In Vacant Fields" were conceived and engineered while operating out of a small country cottage.
Ranging from tastefully produced ballads to foot-tap-inducing pop anthems, "In Vacant Fields" is a cohesive musical journey that showcases creative songwriting and solid performances. A stark departure from the band''s previous efforts, "In Vacant Fields" finds the band forging new direction by pushing creative limits on production, and musical and lyrical fronts. It is at once eclectic and focused. The rhythm infused "Crocodile Tears" is evidence that people still can, and do write great rock songs. Such tunes as the folk-laced "Think of Me" and "Stuck In-Between" demonstrate a fresh, almost philosophical introspection that gives hope to all those who despair about the lack of depth in today''s music. The Rhodes electric piano, a recent addition to the band''s repertoire, adds a colorful vintage aesthetic to Bandazian''s ever evolving sound and is one of many indications of the band''s classic appeal.