BOY IN STATIC

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Free download: Young San Francisco (MP3)

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Member Since:

February 21, 2005

Members:

Alexander Chen (viola, vocals, assorted) & Kenji Ross (drums, beats)

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Violet (2007) Reviews:

“Manages to astonish ... Takes a simple color and turns it into a masterpiece.” (4.5/5 stars)"
  -URB

"A shoegazing dream-pop epic."
  -Boomkat

"Achingly beautiful. Your heart breaks, just like it should."
  -Aiding & Abetting

"A beautiful album. Highly reccommended."
  -BPM

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Newborn (2004) Reviews:

"Recalls the beatless poetry of My Bloody Valentine...sentimental pop music for the post-everything world of today. (4/5 stars)"
  -All Music Guide

"Caught the ear of Notwist's Markus and Micha Acher. Released on the brothers Alien Transistor label...gauzy, whispered confessions...beats as broken as his heart."
  -Boston Phoenix

"Astonishingly fine production."
  -XLR8R

"Resounding, dynamic roar. A home-schooled auteur."
  -Dustedmagazine.com

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General press:

"Set up the night's introspective tone...Amid the echoes of 1980's bands like New Order, Mr. Chen revealed a strong sense of melody and his own blend of diffidence, longing and tenacity." (Sep 21, 2005)
  -New York Times

Record Label:

Fake Four Inc & Circle Into Square

Label Type:

Indie