regia: louis schefano recorded the art of navigation during the late-1990s under the name regia. It's a bandname, but not really a band: schefano plays drums, guitars and keyboard with a revolving roster of bassists and back-up singers, including maria taylor. amazingly, these 12 tracks-- which were originally recorded as demos-- sound like a full trio playing live. schefano's drums alternate between quiet shuffling rhythms and tight funk beats, intermingling curiously with his mobius-strip guitar riffs and perfectly accompanying his understated vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and catchy choruses. schefano made a wise decision releasing the demo versions of these songs: the art of navigation is a near-perfect album of intimate pop music that is as melancholic and memorable as it is organic and spontaneous. -- pitchforkmedia.com
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This labor of love by drummer Louis Schefano (Remy Zero, Sarah McLachlan) is a super-tasty cloud of dreamy power pop. From the first driving riff of "Something for Nothing" you know you are on to something good. Thank God the promise is paid off with the trippy "Song for Wilhelm Reich" and the smooth reverb of "War of Words." This is one of those albums that gets better with every play, and then follows you around all day like an imaginary friend. ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide
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