Every once and a while, I find myself in the presence of a band that causes the whole room to feel spectral and surreal, simply by delivering what seems second nature to them. Transfer are one such band. Hailing from San Diego, they are the perfect meeting point between classic rock and psychedelic music. In the live setting, their lead singer Matt maintained an insane howl that was perfectly synchronized to the twinkling music. Add in menacing drums that could slice through a tundra and you will understand the impeccable power of this remarkable band. Their latest album, Future Selves, was released in November of last year and is equal parts Flaming Lips and The Who, with stunning violin solos toppling about where you least expect them (“Take Your Medicine”). Their songs have a morose undertone hiding beneath their badass exterior, like Echo and the Bunnymen stuck in a whirlpool of grunge. “Get Some Rest” is the black sheep of the bunch—a slung back, Sam Cookeian number drenched in ol’ gospel feel. There is no time to ask questions. Just let it sink in. And get your ass to a show, Transfer’s concerts are life changing.
2 comments:
Band of the Week should not be Transfer. It should always be The Strokes every week.
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YEAH BUT ONLY WHEN THE STROKES ACTUALLY MADE GOOD RECORDS. SORRY BUT THEY DONT ANYMORE.
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