Everybody, Come Outside! is the shimmering and dreamy new album from Cincinnati art-pop denizens, Pomegranates. This Cincinnati quartet broke on the scene last year with their debut full length, Everything Is Alive--an album that garnered immediate attention and support from music lovers and taste-makers alike. KEXP and WOXY, among others, fell for the band's quirky and charming blend of pop rock, and listeners followed suit, blogging the band up to 11 on Elbo.ws blog aggregate. The band also caught the attention of their peers. Artists such as French Kicks and Islands responded to Pomegranates' dynamic live set by inviting them out on the road. Everybody, Come Outside! shows a marked improvement both creatively and sonically from its predecessor, channeling influences that range from Talking Heads and Brian Eno, to French Kicks and Fela Kuti. It's a conceptual album of sorts, weaving an interesting tale of a man who leaves home, only to be abducted by a time traveler. Each of the 11 tracks of ECO! add to the mystique, as well as reveal a bit more about this unusual tale.
Pomegranates is Jacob Merritt (drums, percussion), Joey Cook (vocals, guitar, keys, bass), Josh Kufeldt (bass, electric guitar) and Isaac Karns (guitar, bass, sampling, vocals, keys). Everybody, Come Outside! was recorded by Pomegranates and mixed and mastered by TJ Lipple of Aloha (MGMT, Headlights, Minus Story). Everybody, Come Outside! drops worldwide April 14, 2009 on Lujo Records.
Shimmering self-professed "art-pop"...A youthful, open-eared quartet enlivened with a kick-ass record collection, ceiling-less imagination, ragged guitars, and songwriting chops for days.
- Spin
We heart superfruits. Keep up the good work...Sweet, sweet sounds are pop honey to my ears.
- My Old Kentucky Blog
They aren't hedging their bets on the size of their riffs... Instead, the band takes its sweet, energetic sound, and bolsters it with a heavy dose of compelling atmosphere.
- Pop Matters
I find the music here to be original, particularly because it abounds with a quality not usually found in indie rock: Fun. Lots of fun. Fun without being silly. Fun without being odd for fun's sake. The kind of fun that comes from hope.
- Berkeley Place
delightfully energetic pop-harmony music... Like that weird-looking fruit, these Pomegranates burst open with some serious richness, all purpley red and sweet shimmery.
- I am Fuel, You are Friends
The group's grasp on the finer points of cooking up melodies and honeycombs far surpasses their years... They are songs that will challenge you, make you swoon and also make peer out longingly to the twinkling stars up above on a clear-lit night.
- Daytrotter
this land used to be my land made me cry the other night. Everybody come outside is one of the most beautiful records I've ever heard. Times have been dark and it gives me hope. I love you guys
I saw you guys monday night at Southgate House. IT WAS AMAZING. You were the best band there. The most talent, most entertaining, it was great. I plan to support you guys through buying your music and apparel.
Not lately, but we should be moving along sometime soon. We all recently obtained jobs and cars so were still adjusting to all that. We really miss you all, and hope you come to play in St. Louis soon. Oh yeah and "Everybody, come outside" is fantastic!
Man u guyz killed IT today @ the black cat...My freinds who missed the show are contemplating catching you guyz in b.more, which is like 1 hour 20 min away from us..lol
SMASHING PUMPKINS TRIBUTE: SATURDAY MAY 9TH @ THE MAD HATTER
Saturday May 9th @ The Mad Hatter
Matt Ogden Presents: An Ode To No One (a smashing pumpkins tribute) Proceeds from this show will benefit: Kids Count Inc
We have a Hell of a lineup for this show: 25 Bands playing original interpretations of their favorite smashing pumpkins songs. Not to Mention DJ Mowgli, free chair massages, raffle prizes and i just might have a couple more tricks up my sleeve...
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