"...A mix of galloping surf drums, guitar and bass, some nice sample-punctuation and a cool vocal, whilst it certainly owes something to Animal Collective, yet has enough about it to stand its own ground with some really sweet melodies and unflagging sense of purpose. Good stuff."
(from Fat Cat Records-(Features Song Samples))
"...far and away the best and most original guitar band I’ve heard in the past three years. They have just released a new album and form a new genre called ‘change-up’: the guitar is strongly jazz-influenced, the drums are loosely on pots and pans, the recording is extremely lo-fi and perfect due to it.
... They are geniuses and can write hits. I’m willing to give up my four-year secret..."
(from http://freshair.org.uk)
"If Lamar Murphy was a guy that you might risk meeting on the street, he would probably be a sarcastic cynic who would make some unsuspecting passer-by weep at their own ignorance then, minutes later, would have them laughing at the same qualities in everyone else. Luckily, Lamar Murphy is the name of a band who recently sent me a surprising EP that contains some really unexpected music. Even more lucky is the fact that there will be no tears shed on its behalf.
...varied and well written, featuring some danceable electronics and some very impressive guitar tones. The singing is another thing entirely. The lyrics seem to mock the light-heartedness of the music, but bring such a unique feel to the songs that they cannot be dismissed as a mistake. The sound of the EP overall is very airy and contributes a lot to bringing one of the most pleasant surprises I've come across in awhile.
8/10"
(from http://hawaiianwinter.blogspot.com)
"Last was Lamar Murphy, from tennessee.... not exactly mainstream melodies - more complex than most. i really dont know who to compare them to - modest mouse, maybe? ...these guys were definitely talented..."
(from http://adventuresinlivemusic.blogspot.com)
that was seriously fucking awesome. thanks for the private show. the double percussion is totally where it's at...hope you made it safely to s.d....and maybe i'll see you in flagstaff!! hope the crowd is liver than fenix. i'm ashamed
If you're going to San Francisco...be sure and wear some flowers in your hair...If you're going to San Francisco...you'll meet a lot of different people there...
