The Sawtelles, Dime Museum (myspace.com/thesawtelles). The Sawtelles are a spare duo, but remarkably complete: Just a drummer and a guitarist manage to fill out a whole spectrum of sound. What’s more, Dime Museum strikes a great balance throughout its 11-song length. The tunes are pretty and soothing without being soporific. The chords and playing styles are just familiar enough and just fresh enough. The singing is competent and varied and the lyrics are interesting, but neither dominates or overpowers the overall feel of the album. Part pop, part “indie”—whatever that means these days—The Sawtelles have found a satisfying mixture all their own. —Vivian Nereim, New Haven Advocate ..................................................................................................................
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The Sawtelles' term for their brand of semi-acoustic pop-rock, "nerve rock," doesn't really signify anything, but while they're playing (and only while they're playing) it just fits. After stripping down to a guitar/percussion duo, they've somehow managed to sound fuller and rawer than ever. There are arguable paradoxes like that all over this disc--somehow, it's warmer and harsher, poppier and artier than their debut. Chalk some of that up to Peter Riccio's songwriting. Chalk some of it up to the arrangements--the drone Peter sustains on his guitar sounds almost like a cello at times, and Julie Riccio's vocals add much to the music's tonal range. And the recording--for the Sawtelles to sound as good as they should, Peter's guitar needs to sound big and Julie's drums need to sound crisp, and the few atmospheric flourishes here add welcome drama. This is a clear creative step forward for the Sawtelles, and a disc that sounds as satisfying as their live performances.
by Brian G. LaRue - November 3, 2005 ________________________________________________________________
It was great playing with you as well! We do have some things in common, yes...
Agreed - it would be nice to share a stage again sometime! I admit I've gotten sort of burned out on organizing shows here in NYC, but I could probably be give it another try sometime...
Forecast is one of my favorites!!! Miss you guys. We need to do another show soon! I'm thinking something up for this winter. Some sorta benefit...I'll try to make it out to one of your shows soon.
Thurs., Sept. 10:
CARS CAN BE BLUE and THE LOVELY EGGS with School Safety Patrol
Two Boots. 281 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport
Music begins at 9 p.m.
All-ages ... but music may (will most likely) contain adult content
$5
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clips seen here.
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show.
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