************MUSIC EMMISSION.COM: "...a lyrically charged indie explosion you'll love so much you'll feel perverted."
************SF WEEKLY: "Sudden tempo changes, a total lack of normal chord structure, and difficult vocal harmonies are typical 20 Minute Loop touches, but the overall effect is far from challenging. In fact, it's charming and pretty - it's pop, after all. Interestingly, the group's three full-length CDs hardly do justice to its live show, which is even better and smarter."
************EAST BAY EXPRESS: "Catchiest Band 2005 "...it's immediately evident that their band, 20 Minute Loop, has just unloaded the most absurdly addictive angst-pop record to emerge from the East Bay in, well, actually, ever. Yawn + House = Explosion is a ridiculously fantastic mash-up of pop hooks, slide guitar riffs, and dueling boy/girl vocals that either intertwine perfectly or clash magnificently."
************ FLAVORPILL: "...perfect male/female vocal harmonies, wild off-time arrangements, and surreal lyrics are at once achingly familiar and freakishly unexpected."
************ NOISEPOP: "On the surface, 20 Minute Loop sound all catchy and good-natured, but there's a mischievous side to this San Francisco foursome (sic) that features boy-girl harmonies and distorted guitars. The resulting sound is sweet ear candy with serious bite to it, like a big ol' cherry-flavored Tootsie Pop with a shot of bourbon inside."
************ POP MATTERS: "...20 Minute Loop establish themselves as something of a triple threat, a band that knows how to create memorable pop hooks, gripping instrumental breaks, and intriguing lyrics."
************ SF BAY GUARDIAN: "When the chemistry kicks in and a humble indie rock band finds itself with that magical convergence of literate, lyrical inspiration, mad skills, and actual melodies, then watch out. Yawns, begone. Boom. Run for cover..."
************ PITCHFORK: "20 Minute Loop is one of the more refreshing musical experiences I've had in months and months...say you've got XTC. Now subtract the TC, and pair the remainder of John Doe and Exene Cervenka with J. Robbins in a six-by-six cell haunted by Frank Black's muse, with only a Radiohead CD, a Flannery O'Connor novel, and occasional visits from the members of Seely to break the psychosis."
Hey Kelly,Greg,Nils,Adam & Mike. You Guys are Hot...careful You don't burn the place to the ground! I wanted to tell You that You are one of My favorite bands.I hope Your all well & happy.Peace always,brainchild.
Our new album "Herbarium" is
out now on CdBaby (MP3 so far, physical CD is on its way).
Diverse palette of styles (post-rock,
ambient, electronica, trip-hop, with elements of noise, dub,
neoclassic and free improvisation), united by cinematic, slightly
pensive mood.
«Herbarium» is called so
because of heterogeneity of «songs», which can be
compared to miscellaneous leaves in the album, still being belonged
to the family of trees. Trying to avoid non-alive metaphors here,
only thought of diversity and warm and innermost feeling that
herbarium is capable to conjure up. «... This leaf I picked up
in the park where I met her, and this - I sat by the river,
contemplating...». So tracks were created – one was captured
in some magic jam, another – recorded layer by layer and
meticulously mixed then, next – cut from previous sessions and so
on.
All compositions are united by Poostosh
sense of music – mostly pensive, spatial, tender and experimental.
There's a lot of soul and charisma in every leaf... So please let
your soul look over our HERBARIUM.
I have to say I love your music! Thanks for the friendship--- it's great to have you on my page. Wishing you prosperity in all the ways that count! Stop by and say hello!
Which of us sent the req? I can't believe you exist and I haven't heard you. Your'e addictive. At some point I'm going to feature you on my new page for musicians. You've got so much stuff going on... very upbeat, very tight with all your stuff going on. You know where to throw the fish hook. Drop me a comment now and then so I remember to feature you. You're also something of a throw back to the 60's that feels so good to listen to. I usually come to a page listen, push the song forward, listen, and add or deny. but I just sat here listening to two entire songs and I'm not done yet :)
hey, Headshear's playing this Sat. nite (April 18th) @ The Hotel Utah. They gave us a headliner... I know, right? It would be uber swell to see you there... Laters, Van
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