Hello to you. We are Call To Mind. We're from the Scottish Highlands, in and around Inverness, but spend most of our time in Glasgow.
"Atmospheric and somewhat dramatic, this British band fills out the Britpop sound. Yes, they sound a little like early Radiohead, maybe Doves, but there's a heavier, moodier element." (Iceland Airwaves)
"For such a determined band of musical purists, the future is clearly going to be polarised. Call To Mind will either remain a cultish, underground concern, or will inspire a Mogwai-esque religious devotion. Whichever way it goes though, it's refreshing to see that bands like Call To Mind still have the bravery and patience to offer up such restrained and thoughtful music in a climate where the medium is becoming defined by its immediacy and disposability." (The Fly)
"Sonically mind-blowing" (Tim Burgess)
"Call To Mind are an intriguing prospect from the Scottish Highlands who come prefitted with the melancholic grandeur of Elbow and the epic swagger of Doves. A tempting description I’ll think you’ll agree and ‘Running With Scissors’ showcases enough atmospheric genius to fix the ozone layer. Martin Ross’s vocals are startling, at first he sounds slightly hoarse but when the tempo is raised he reaches parts that few can come near. Call To Mind played the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival last year in what must have been the perfect collision of humanity and the natural environment. Platitudes were invented for bands like this." (mp3hugger.com)
"Kings of calm, glacial sounds..." (Highland News)
"They are devoid of the over-styled, fuck-you arrogance and sassy, sexed-up swagger which defines so many of today's legions. Rather, their sound smoulders with the narcotic burn of a brooding, progressive sound - of men losing themselves in the midst of their music. Tonight was an opportunity to witness some serious sounds, which, from the halcyon spin of 'Energy + Blast' to the epic exaltations of 'Hole in the Heart', they squarely deliver. Sonically virulent, ambitious and at times leveling, Call to Mind are the bastion of a band with a single-minded vision." (The Skinny - live review)
"Makes me think of how Joy Division would sound covering Dark Side of the Moon, really weird but really good!" (Alan McGee)
We released a small run white label e.p, with people saying it was "Rich in texture and flawless in rhythm: this is a band that have found their own sound - laid back progressive indie that grabs the listener with its originality." (Music Week)
We've a track on 'Indicater', a nice wee compilation album featuring unsigned independent acts from across the globe... Thanks to Kev from mp3hugger. com for inviting us to take part. The song included is '(Untitled)'. You can see more info and buy it here:
Some of our tracks are featured on the new Fine Grime website.
Fine Grime is a newly formed Bath based cult art publishing house - thanks to Joel at Fine Grime for asking us to get involved. You'll be able to view some really great work from various artists, including Jesse Leroy-Smith, here:
quote from greig about a band that shall remain unnamed..."they sound a bit like a really shite version of call to mind without masson". hows you anyway beyatches??!!!??? we played a gig in edinboro 2nite, and got paid approx £2.34 for it!!! hitting the big time!!!
It's an great plesure to read such nice words since i find you guys pretty avesome - A beautiful flow so effortlessly - Rare is what comes first to my mind - and to play a show with you would be....God damn: hope SOMEONE over there will like us enough to book us - then we could play fabulouse gigs together and drink you fine ale HAHA! i tried it ones and it almost killed me :-p
Lads, can't wait to see you at Belladrum. I know it's not a new song but everytime I listen to 'collapse' it feels brand new. Should be a cracking weekend. Watch out for the red flags!
Really like the sound. Jasione especially. Do you ever gig back in Inverness area? Going to have more of a listen and hope to hear more of you. Good Luck. Gary
Hey Jamie, Yep I very much like ol' Bert. And Blackwaterside is a beautiful song. I see you had a gig in Glasgow last week, I would've liked to have come through but am dead busy at the mo. Bummer.
pleased to meet you call to mind,superb soundscapes,loved the downtempo ambience to your music,your voice and music are very expressive,theres depth to your music that demands more listening.....i'll be back
I like your back round, my geus is one of you when you were young saplings straight out of school enrolled in the school of engineering and instead of designing on your square paper you spent 5 years colouring it in! Very good i must say! (Barcley) x
Hello to you. We are Call To Mind. We're from the Scottish Highlands, in and around Inverness, but spend most of our time in Glasgow.
