"The Wowz's Sam Grossman and Johnny Dydo join songwriter Chris Maher in the Morningsides, a quirky trio that... wouldn't sound out of place on the Rushmore soundtrack." - Time Out New York, June 10th, 2004
"Rocking pop in the vein of Pavement if Pavement were more influenced by early Rolling Stones... A highly enjoyable release." - Krystle Miller, Punk Planet, Issue 64, Nov/Dec 2004
"If ever someone had distilled the essence of summer and pressed it on to a slab of vinyl, this is it. Top class summer pop, for these cold winter nights." - Drew Millward, Tasty Fanzine, November 2004
"The Morningsides know that music based on honesty and a who-gives-a-fuck attitude is far more interesting and endearing than playing by the rules." - Dave Madden, Splendid, September 4th, 2004
"What a fine specimen of power-pop this little number is, reminiscent of Big Star and those other sad rock n' rollers from the 60s and 70s... Brilliant... If you dig the smart, dark pop or beautifully colored wax, then pick this up. You will not be disappointed." - Chaz Martenstein, Left Off The Dial, November 29th, 2004
"On both tracks, the late 60's british pop influences (of both the cockney bad boy and sensitive lad varieties) are tastefully filtered through current lo fi aesthetics, amounting to a quality 7" for any era." - Rooney, BlueMag.com, March 9th, 2005
"You know life isn’t fair when... more people haven’t been gushing over The Morningsides. [This record] is not only the perfect debut for a band but also for the aptly titled Recommended If You Like Records. I like records and I like The Morningsides and I’ll be recommending both fervently." - J-Sin, Smother.net, March 2005
"NYC's the Morningsides play 60s garage rock with the emphasis on 50s rock n roll & early Dylan... 'Summer Song' sounds like Pavement sing Dylan. These boys piss all over the Kings Of Leon - & there are NO - repeat after me - NO - moustaches. Result." - Marquee Smith, trakMARX 17, October 2004
Hello! These two songs make up the debut release by The Morningsides. They first appeared back in 2004 on a limited edition, hand-numbered 7-inch. Once a hard-to-find item, Recommended If You Like Records has graciously re-released the songs via iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody - much to the delight of digital junkies everywhere. "But, wait, who are The Morningsides?" you ask. They're just three old friends from New York City who enjoy playing music together. This is what they do:
Johnny Dydo plays the drum kit and sings backup from time to time. Sam Grossman and Chris Maher sing a bit more than Johnny and trade off playing bass and guitar. When they recorded this single at Marcata Recording, Sam played a keyboard, Chris played a toy xylophone and Walter Martin, who plays in The Walkmen, played with the recording equipment.
Sam once said that The Morningsides are like chocolate-coated Pavement or The Monkees covering Edgar Allen Poe. Chris and Johnny don’t disagree, but do feel that “Summer Song” sounds a bit like Chuck Berry and fancy “A Molehill Is A Mound” because it reminds them of the original “Summer Song” by Chad & Jeremy. One time, someone said they sounded like The Wonders and everybody laughed.
When they’re not in The Morningsides, each member does his own thing: Johnny records as The Johns and plays in The WoWz with Sam. Sam plays by himself sometimes, and so does Chris, who also plays with an ever-changing backing band. The Morningsides aren't sure what kind of fun they'll have next, but its likely they'll be having it together!
Thanks for adding me to your frineds!! I like your cool folkpop rock sounds!! Your tunes are making me happy and smiles!! I'm so glad to know you and being friend!!
On the morning of the day of rest,
I lay upon the snow white sheets,
caught between the longing
for the sunshine and the dreams.
If I should just lay here,
would it really be so wicked,
as I lingure on the memories
of my fantasies so sweet.
Ah but dreams are fading now,
as light pours through the window,
and my mind rolls on
to things that must get done.
"Goodbye my morning respit,
Goodbye my quilted covers,
I will visit you again in seven Suns."
by Norine 2006
Have a slow Sunday. Love, Norine.
You were our first, and because of that, you'll always hold a special place in our heart. Lately, we've been asking: "WHAT'LL HAPPEN WHEN YOUR LIMITED EDITION IS GONE?!?!" Surely, we won't be able to hold back the tears (of joy). Yr Number One!!
