On May 26 2008, local indie-pop-punk legends Plainsunset will release “PLAINSUNSET”, their first widely distributed studio album. PLAINSUNSET is the band's self-titled fourth release, since reforming after their breakup in 2004. Drawing heavily on the influences that inspired them to make music of their own - from the more familiar U2 and New Order, to power-pop powerhouses Hey Mercedes and The Starting Line - this album boasts some of Plainsunset's most accessible music to date. From the opening strains of “Johari Window”, to the plaintive “River Song” and the hopeful, yet cynical “Children”, lead singer Jonathan Chan’s desire to relate is obvious. “Our musical approach was to aim for timeless songs. We were more open to pulling in our older influences to receive input from the timeless to create the timeless,” says the 33-year-old fine artist.
For the members of Plainsunset, – Jonathan Chan (vocals and guitars), Norsham Husaini (guitars and backing vocals), Nizam Sukri (bass) and Ronny Laily (drums) all age 33, this much anticipated fourth release documents Plainsunset’s best and most consistent music to date, and is also their most adventurous, mature, and accessible studio release. The album is not just a return to form, but a reinvention of the Plainsunset sound, a tribute to the music that fuels their heart and soul. PLAINSUNSET is the sound of a band rediscovering and paying tribute to the music that originally inspired them.
This album certainly charts the 12-year-old band’s steady progression to maturity and popularity. From their early days, playing to as little as 30 kids at local community centres, to touring Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and New Zealand, Plainsunset have had quite an impressive, if convoluted, history. After breaking up in 2004, they set the record for the greatest attendance in a single set at the Esplanade’s Baybeats Festival (Singapore’s biggest Indie-Alternative rock festival) with their spectacular comeback performance in 2006. Most recently, Plainsunset have made a stride into the world of commercial music, with 5 tracks from their upcoming album featured in Star World’s HEROES Season 2 promotional campaign aired earlier this year.
So for those who have yet to be mesmerized by their explosive live performances, or who have yet to take notice of Plainsunset’s inspiring tunes and lyrics with a heart, now is the time; Because as the age old saying goes – “The sun will rise again”.
"Plainsunset has “re-invented” itself to suit modern times and has succeeded gloriously." Kevin Matthew Power of Pop
"According to Jon Chan (lead vocals), the band's aspiration for this album is to create something that will be "timeless and evocative." Sounds just about right to sum this whole album up." Cheryl Leong MTVAsia
"... One of Singapore's best live bands, and this album should be another feather in their cap." Today Newspaper
"A stunning hallmark for a band striving to achieve the same level of musical and song-writing proficiency."
LIME Magazine
"Their tunes are more refined, expansive and musically mature"
Eddino Abdul Hadi The Straits Times Newspaper
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WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE FIRST SINGLE "JOHARI WINDOW"
the day before@scape.. saw sham playing drums for the marilyns.. he was effing good.. multi talented.. anw,i was quite surprised after a long time of not playing checking email.. u guys blew the performance.. i salute laa..
hey guys! of course we have watch ur video. we catch u guys last nite at old school. power la u guys, from *scape then to the old school still bring an energetic performance! salute!
hye..leh tak korang masuk kan lagu < programe > album yang lama tuh...aku dulu ader beli kset korang..tapi dah tak leh dengar..x pon masuk jer satu album tuh
It's been years n u guys finally made it. It's a gd motivation 4 all the undergrd bands... More than 10yrs of journey n finally. Congrats on the MTV thingy yaw! From seeing n sharing stage since 90+ till seeing u guys on mtv. Great job guys!
