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the silver state
Indie / Alternative

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Brooklyn, New York
United States

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Member Since9/15/2004
Band Websitewww.silverstatetheband.com
Band Members

Caleb Lindskoog

Brendan Fitzpatrick

Taylor Milne

Alex Stopa

Influencesother people and the stuff they make
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Record LabelYoung American Recordings
Type of LabelIndie


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   About the silver state
--NPR.org, July 9, 2008--

From the outset, Cut and Run, the debut album from Brooklyn-based band The Silver State, is a down-on-your-luck, slow burning rock record. The album's first track, "Did What I Did," opens with the lyrics "When I'm Gone, You Can Burn My Body," set to heavy piano chords and bass drum thumps. It's a styled arrangement that immediately calls to mind the dark lamentations of Bonnie "Prince" Billy. But while most of the record follows in a similar sparse, mournful vein, it is in the album's digressions that the band truly shines.

The jangly guitars, hand claps, and tambourines on "Faith You Changed Your Name" make it the album's jumpiest track — one only fully appreciated at top-down, wind-blowing, full volume. The song takes the album well beyond its insular, headphones listening space, into more upbeat rock, eventually peaking with a feedback-infused guitar solo. The stark contrast is part of what makes the track so alluring, placed perfectly between "Cross Country," a quiet piano ballad, and "Gotta Cut," which features a slow-picked electric guitar and vocals that echo Stephen Malkmus.

Similarly, the album finds its conclusion with "December 20th," with surprisingly uplifting vocal harmonies that offer the sense of an epic catharsis and release. But the sound isn't overbearing or consuming. "December 20th" makes sense as a climax, of sorts, in the context of the whole album, offering simple closure to the record's woeful dirges in the form of a slow and smooth fade out.

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VAN GRINNER





Jun 22 2009 11:49 AM

thanks for the friendship
hope u liked my music
cheers
Living With Jane





Jun 20 2009 5:58 AM

Hey Guys!
Sounds great! THanks for the add!
Rock on!
K
Colin Heppell


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Jun 10 2009 4:40 PM

NICE TUNES GUYS, ALL THE BEST :)
Moongizmo/pounce





May 16 2009 7:05 PM

they're saying i can't say "lol" or "IMHO"

i guess it's not cool, but i can't stop.

lol i love you guys! IMHO!!
Tex Glitter





Apr 10 2009 2:19 PM

Thanx to you!!!
LoveAlWays....
Tex Glitter
Families Are Forever





Apr 2 2009 10:01 AM

you always come thru with the madness caleb.
Leisurely





Mar 8 2009 5:51 PM

Your recordings sound cool as hell.
You recorded in a studio during renovations?
Moongizmo/pounce





Jan 18 2009 2:14 AM

hey sweet tits.
The Clams





Jan 3 2009 1:04 AM

hey silver state, happy new year!

sincerely,
the clams
International Corporation





Dec 2 2008 12:55 AM




Thanks so much, here's a new Lickets video...also some performances coming up
Transfer





Nov 17 2008 7:10 PM

FUCK YEAH!!!
Glynis





Nov 15 2008 8:49 PM

You guys sound great. We have decided that we want to play shows with you.
Any plans on coming out to the Chi?
Mazzotti Music





Nov 6 2008 9:53 PM

SALE!!!!
Rats With Wings





Sep 29 2008 2:55 PM

Move them with magnets
To un-cancel the waves and
Grant music freedom
Deanna Rilling





Sep 18 2008 7:53 PM

Hey guys. Here's the link to the online version of the "Las Vegas Weekly" article. Great show at Beauty Bar. :)

http://www. lasvegasweekly. com/news/2008/sep/18/band-grows-brooklyn/
Bredette





Sep 15 2008 6:35 AM

It was so great to see you guys play!!! And what timing for me to be in town!! yay! :)
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Sep 14 2008 1:13 AM

Great set last night at Beauty Bar Las Vegas! Thanks for being part of the Festival!
maresch-eno





Sep 12 2008 3:19 AM

:) sad i'm missing your show... see you guys soon..
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Sep 11 2008 4:29 PM

Get psyched for Friday at Beauty Bar Las Vegas! Check out the press in Las Vegas CityLife, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, and The Las Vegas Weekly.


E-LID





Sep 7 2008 10:31 PM

YAY!
Shayna





Aug 27 2008 5:55 PM

Thanks for the add. You guys rock! Would love to see you guys come to DC.
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Aug 23 2008 7:34 PM

We're psyched for Sept.
12th!
Treasure





Aug 16 2008 3:52 PM

smalleer web
Francis





Aug 13 2008 10:01 PM

You guys were great at the Bowery. I can't wait to see you guys in Vegas in September.
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Aug 1 2008 1:32 AM

"billboard" duh....

i knew i'd figure it out. whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh! !! !

still in the car giving me a boner everyday.
<3'S

j
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