"The latest signing to Cleveland's Exit Stencil Records, Like Bells, aren't your typical band of instrumental rockers. They do more than pair a simple melody with effects pedals and stacks of amps to create dynamic moments of tension and release. On a number like "Yeti," this Oberlin trio is just as likely to follow a tense moment with a serene string movement as they are to flood eardrums with a flurry of loud. So when the big banging, clanging moment does come, it doesn't feel like predictable post-rock, but the just culmination of patient, piercing introspection."
--I Rock Cleveland
"Ohio's Like Bells have found the formula to break the boredom and expand the genre...they have created an indie gem full of life, Americana, thought, and movement."
--Orange Alert
"The first half of the disc delights and challenges with peaks and valleys found in the Takk-like "Atlas," "Yeti" and the highlight "Can I Say Something To You?" all speak to the universal language of music and its innate ability to move the soul. But stick around for "Fragments" and the set-closer "Certain Types of Conversation" and you'll find yourself having something of an orchestral rock bliss-out. As a fan of electronica and minimalist soundscapes, I don't think I've been this happy (on a personal level) with a record since last year's Muttering Retreats record. This is deliciously brilliant, ambient-minded stuff. Tune in and soar off."
--Cool Cleveland
"For being three (very) young guys, this release has a sage wisdom within its folds that cannot be gleaned from just one listen. From vocalist/violinist Garret Openshaw’s sulking strings on “Can I Say Something To You” to the highly personal, up-front drums tooled on by Will Mason on “Nothing Collapses,” the album leads a double life – half of its time spent lounging about very obviously carefree, the other half spent with a realized forward aggressiveness."
--Comfort Comes
"Impressive; well above average."
--Coke Machine Glow
"Predominantly instrumental, this trio of Oberlin College / Conservatory students don't shy away from a catchy melody and songs of pop-song length...utilizing their instruments to their fullest (violin /viola, guitar, drums, cpu) to create songs and arrangements that are both beautifully complex and accessible."
--The Pop Stereo
"Their songs quiver with ambient moods, prog-rock elements (like odd time signatures), wordless vocal lines, violin sawing, and above all, melodic creativity."
--Blogcritics.org
Miss you guys. Can we please try to play a show together somewhere sometime? Maybe over a break from college? Also we might get some higher quality videos of us online soon so if you're interested in viewing them we'll let you know when they're up.
Looking forward to the new album! Best wishes, Marshall
Thank you sooooo much for the add!!!! We are working on recording our EP right now. We will hopefully have a sample up in the next week or so for you to listen to. SO THAT MEANS YOU should totally drop by to check it out! Hope your day is going well so far though :)
Thanks so much for accepting our friend request we think you are awesome and we would love it if you checked out our myspace we have 2 new songs on there please comment us and let us know what you think thanks =)
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