Born out of the desire to engage in a musical spectrum of unlimited boundaries, 1888 have slowly grown into their own. HONEY, I'D KILL... is the debut album from Norfolk, Virginia's very own royal sonic family. Recorded & produced by singer-songwriter Brad Rosenberg at 1888’s Clay Garden Studio, the band have created a body of work that has its own nervous system and pumps its own blood. The main arteries consist of Rosenberg(lead vocals/guitar/keys), co-producer and drummer Bobby Rangel, and additional songwriter Daniel Driskell(lead guitar/vocals); Together their performances live and in the studio define the 1888 sound. Original 1888 bassist Luke Ponessa reunited with the group in 2007. There are voices within this music that call out to you from your past and plead for your return. Leaving you chilled or comforted, sometimes in a magical way, the answer is almost clear. Happiness and sadness thrive simultaneously within the heart of 1888. This musical experience is definitive; the theme is infinite.
PRESENTS OUR DEBUT ALBUM - HONEY, I'D KILL...
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YOU CAN FIND A LIMITED RUN SINGLE FEATURING 2 SONGS
FROM THE ALBUM (Unconscious on the Telephone and In a Car)
+ TRACKS FROM THE PANDA EP AT PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS
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REVIEWS OF OUR DEBUT ALBUM, "HONEY I'D KILL
DAILY PRESS {dailypress.com}:
"Honey, I'd Kill ..." is one of the most ambitious and fully realized rock records ever released by a Hampton Roads band. It's clear that songwriters Brad Rosenberg and Daniel Driskell have set their sights on something beyond local acclaim. And they have the playing, producing and songwriting chops to hit that target...{more}
SMOTHER MAGAZINE {smother.net}:
"I wonder how often I’ve murmured 1888’s latest album title to my wife. Ahem. Anyways. Brandishing the wheel of an abandoned old truck barreling down the lanes of Highway Alt. Country heading towards the lost land of Indie Pop Nirvana, 1888 has a head for writing great music...{more}
AMPLIFIER MAGAZINE {amplifiermagazine.com}:
"Honey, I'd Kill... is the debut album from Norfolk, VA's 1888. The nucleus of the group is comprised of Brad Rosenberg, Bobby Rangel, and Daniel Driskell, who balance songwriting, performance, and production...{more}
LOSING TODAY {losingtoday.com}:
"This band have developed a sound that seems familiar initially but as ‘Honey I’d Kill’ unfolds it becomes impossible to pinpoint the reason why. Its nation of origin is obvious, but this is Americana with a twist...{more}
AMERICANA UK {americana-uk.com}:
"Uncategorisable*, ambitious and appealingly strange, ‘Honey I’d Kill’ is more of a portent for a successful future than the album that’s going to take 1888 to the (moderately) big time. That’s not to say that their second couldn’t be a killer...{more}
REVIEWS OF THE ABBLE GOOSE DAM SINGLE
TREBLEZINE: "1888 is something of an ideal band, in that members join in to provide
what is needed, but then come in and seem to create their own niche in
the ecosystem of the band. It is more of a community than a band, as
each part depends upon the other to maintain its overall structure."
"This is one of those reviews that is entirely too appraising, but
cannot be helped when dealing with such meticulously crafted and
all around solid music."
DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY: "By padding slick indie rock with polished vocal harmonies, slight amounts
of pop hook, a touch of alt-country psychedelics, a dash of 70s album
rock, and just enough mysterious aura, 1888's songs are at once familiar
and likeable yet intriguing enough to require another, more attentive spin."
"...they have a certain knack for getting the listener involved and grooving
along just as the song comes to an end. But this is where the true
genius of 1888 lies - luring you in with something that is comfortable
enough to like the first time you hear it, interesting enough to want
to hear it again and imaginative enough to stand up over time."
SMOTHER MAGAZINE: "The quintet seems to be on the brink of conquering all songwriting
creeds. Occasionally manic, 1888 delivers whiskey soaked harmony and
fitting shoegazer groove. If all of the Beatles were still around, theyd
love to jam out with the fine folks in 1888 and talk shop. As a sneak peek
into their forthcoming full length, Abble Goose Dam delights on every level."
AIDING & ABETTING: "Two songs, each clocking in a couple sends short of three minutes.
Well-constructed, pleasantly rambling pieces that don't fit into any
neat slot. Maybe a much more worldly Air--but man, that's not really
it, either. The band's exceptional use of melody and harmony within a
loudly soaring pop sound is most interesting."
EAR CANDY MAGAZINE: "Abble Goose Dam is a cd single from a band whose roots grow in the
same soil as bands like Wilco and Radiohead. A bit indie pop and
a bit alt-country."
1888 - Our Latest Issue - WEMERGING rEvolution is now out in local spots like Cinema Paradiso, Morikami Museum, Vagabond and Many more.
Check it here - http://www.wemergemag.com/forums/magazine.php?issueid=3
Featuring: Skulldaggery, Corbo, Bowski, Astari Nite, City of God, Keegan's Body Art, Godfather of Grindhouse Director William Grefe, Aidan Dillard and Chris da Imperial
Hiya! I just wanted to let you know how much your support means to me. So to show how much I appriciate the love you have given I am showin some love right back atcha! For the next 24 hours you can download my new single "Havent Got The Tiime" on Reverb Nation FREE! My gift to you! , XoXo
We hope we see you at Howler's Coyote Cafe on Liberty Ave. this Wednesday, July 8th, at 8pm when we open for the upcoming touring band from New York, Against The Wall!
Please come out and show your support for local original music! 21+ so bring your ID!
Hey, we hope to see you May 30th at the Peppermint Beach Club! We will be playing with Sky Eats Airplane, In Fear And Faith, Eyes Set To Kill, and The Word Alive.
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