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"Philly's Conservative Man Has My Vote!
I love me some power-pop, especially as the weather gets warmer. But what's this Conservative Man? You want to soak it in psychedelic-shoegazy goodness? Yes, I'll take some of that and go the non-conservative route, by having seconds!
There were two tracks by this Philly/New Hampshire project-adventure-band that caught my ear instantaneously. The dark and blissful "Mayday" soothes the head while it pumps Novocaine into your jaw. "We Want a Reception," is full-steam-ahead rock and roll with acid-tipped spikes. Both songs reflect a healthy amalgam of influences, from The Move to The Stone Roses, but never surrender themselves completely to the past.
When it comes to politics, I am a staunch liberal, but when it comes to good, layered psychedelic pop, Conservative Man has my vote."
-The Walrus Music Blog
"It’s a sunny day in purgatory, a hopeful walk through T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” while impish shadows tug at your conscience. It’s funeral music for grounded transients and energetic fuck-ups, for upbeat nihilists and manic loners; and it all revolves around Ian McCarthy’s meticulously constructed conflict with isolation. The New Hampshire-based multi-instrumentalist writhes poetically through 14 tracks, wavering between unabashed disdain and buoyant acceptance of loneliness all within a cinematic soundscape of lush atmospherics and dream-soaked melodies. The combination leaves you in a satisfying state of disorientation—especially in the delirious, electronic punchiness of “A Place Unknown,” the languid, ambient drones of “Backseat of an Empty Bus,” and the Radiohead-esque closer “Morning Sickness,” with it’s ominous lyrical coda, “You should all be ashamed of yourselves.” Conservative Man’s brand of solitude is the kind you lust after, the kind that leaves you surprisingly fulfilled when everyone else is gone." (Self-released/Sonicbids) –Lauren Ciraulo
-Sentimentalist Magazine
"Very catchy indie rock. The first song was really good as it reminded me of a Jay Ferguson-penned SLOAN song. Cassandra also thought she heard comparisons to APPLES IN STEREO."
-CJAM Music Review
Conservative Man originaire de Philadelphie, est formé de Ian le chanteur et de trois autres membres. Tout part d'un projet solo de Ian, qui va conduire par la suite à la formation d'un véritable groupe. Deux albums ont déjà été composé, un en 2006 et un l'an passé.
Avec des influences indie/pop, la formation américaine a trouvé la recette parfaite avec "Mirabel and the Hikikomori" et nous livre donc un magnifique deuxième opus
Leur musique se démarque par l'excellent "Mayday" qui n'est rien d'autre que la meilleure réussite du groupe. Entre rythmes de la batterie, sons électriques, et voix synthétisée, on peut reconnaitre une part de l'ambiance menée par Empire Of The Sun qui ne cesse de se faire connaître.
Conservative Man a les moyens d'en faire autant. "Room Call" s'allie musicalement avec le précédent morceau. On en redemande !!
"A Place Unknow" et "I,Hikikomori" sont deux très bons titres, la légèreté a tendance à reprendre le dessus, on apprécie l'atmosphère indie dégagée, on voit que le groupe a vraiment travaillé sur le fond des chansons, parfois on assiste à des chœurs mélangés à cet univers électrique. Belle prouesse musicale pour cet album.
Mais ce dernier n'a pas fini de nous surprendre. "We Want A Reception" est l'un des morceaux phares de l'album. Plus mélodieuses et plus calmes, les chansons telles "Joshi Is a Buddhist" "Up The Coast" ou encore le très bon "Afterhought" sonnent les dernières notes de cet excellent album.
Pas encore reconnu, le groupe a tout de même quelques concerts de prévus et en particulier au festival Provincetow Rocks! fin juillet 2009.
-http://rockindie.skyrock.com/
Mirabel and the hikikomori
Rubrique: Album | 16 fév 2009 | Auteur: Blondelle
Conservative Man originaire de Philadelphie, est formé de Ian le chanteur et de trois autres membres. Tout part d’un projet solo de Ian, qui va conduire par la suite à la formation d’un véritable groupe. Deux albums ont déjà été composé, un en 2006 et un l’an passé.
Avec des influences indie/pop, la formation américaine a trouvé la recette parfaite avec “Mirabel and the Hikikomori” et nous livre donc un magnifique deuxième opus
Leur musique se démarque par l’excellent “Mayday” qui n’est rien d’autre que la meilleure réussite du groupe. Entre rythmes de la batterie, sons électriques, et voix synthétisée, on peut reconnaitre une part de l’ambiance menée par Empire Of The Sun qui ne cesse de grimper.
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Conservative Man a les moyens d’en faire autant. “Room Call” s’allie musicalement avec le précédent morceau. On en redemande !!
“A Place Unknow” et “I,Hikikomori” sont deux très bons titres, la légèreté a tendance à reprendre le dessus, on apprécie l’atmosphère indie dégagée, on voit que le groupe a vraiment travaillé sur le fond des chansons, parfois on assiste à des chœurs mélangés à cet univers électrique. Belle prouesse musicale pour cet album.
Mais ce dernier n’a pas fini de nous surprendre. “We Want A Reception” est l’un des morceaux phares de l’album. Plus mélodieuses et plus calmes, les chansons telles “Joshi Is a Buddhist” “Up The Coast” ou encore le très bon “Afterhought” sonnent les dernières notes de cet excellent album.
Pas encore reconnu, le groupe a tout de même quelques concerts de prévus et en particulier au festival Provincetow Rocks! fin juillet 2009.
-The Wall Music Magazine
Conservative Man is an indie rock band from Nashua, NH and Philadelphia, PA. The band consists of Ian McCarthy (vox, bass, guitar, synth, drum programming, songwriting), Justin Sokol (drums), and Darren Hyest (keyboards, synthesizers).
Conservative Man originally began as the solo project of frontman/songwriter Ian McCarthy. Having independently released 2 albums (2006’s Communique and 2008’s Mirabel and the Hikikomori), Conservative Man has been transitioning from a one man studio project to a live act during 2008.
Following the underground success of 2008's "Mirabel and the Hikikomori" which reached over 115 college radio stations nation wide, in addition to XM Satellite Radio, a couple East Coast mini-tours and numerous positive reviews; Conservative Man is poised to strike once more in 2009, with the spring release of "Imaginary Forces."
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Hey Ian! I Have to Play your Tune "Room Call" in my Radioshow the Night-Thursday! The Playlist of the 15Th October is on my Space Now! You Can to Listening the Podcast of the 15Th October on my Page! Idealistiq Will Be in Direct on the Net & the New-Podcasts Comeback To Soon! Have a Good Week-end! Pascal.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
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hey! thanks a lot. that means a lot to us! we listened to your tunes and they are fantastic!! we should do a show together sometime!
speaking of shows...
hey, friends of ours are looking for another act to play at their October 26 show at PA's Lounge in Somerville, MA. www.paslounge.com
Would you guys be interested in it. There will be really cool bands playing. myspace.com/andrewmellow , myspace.com/noelvick and myspace.com/chelseaboys
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Hey! Thanks for the comment back! Yes, I met Rich recently and he is a great guy =) I wish you all the best of luck and I will be proud to be a part of your future Jersey fan base
Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy! Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated. Have you checked out my MySpace and web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Oh and did you subscribe for my free newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!)? You might also like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Thanks for the friendship!! Keep rockin' and much love and success always!!
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