As the name suggests, Charlottesville quartet Astronomers favor an expansive, stargazing sound. Guitars circle like satellites through eccentric, chiming orbits. Though the bright, busy tones get exotic and ethereal enough to suggest shoegazers, they're much more restrained, grounded in a straightforwardly melodic sensibility like a less adventurous Muse or caged Doves. Frontman Nate Bolling's moody baritone croon could definitely find a home across the pond, but the jagged churn of tracks like "Or Maybe It's Nothing" melds post-punk slash to an elegant Britpop sweep. For a relatively new band they're remarkably assured, with an impressively fanciful sound
---Chris Parker, IndyWeek.com
"..one of Charlottesville’s tighter, more cohesive sounding bands"
---Nailgun Media
"We know the map isn't the territory, but these indie rockers come pretty close to charting the heavens with their cerebral, celestially poetic tunes."
---Cville Magazine
My favorite is 'Or Maybe It's Nothing.' The song sounds expertly polished...the melody and vocals are seductive as ever."Astronomers' sound will get you into a groovy zone you won't want to come out of...They rival Muse's seductive voices and striking guitar riffs. The band is, however, refreshingly unique on the whole,
While Think Fast only gave me a taste of Astronomers, the six songs got me interested. So hurry --- take advantage of this nerdy, trippy combo, get yourself a copy, and blast off into space."
---Erica Creaven, Cavalier Daily
"We here at cVillain have been long time fans of the sonic works put forth by progressive indie/dance rock quartet Astronomers. Between their hauntingly full range sound and the 'quantum-related' content of the vocals, they are pushing our expectations on what a band is capable of. A definite must listen for the intelligent rocker in you."
--cVillain.com
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We love music.
We make music for people who love music.
The point of our music will be lost to those who only hear, but do not listen
We are astronomers.
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Per not being worthy, you are correct and, by default, we are incorrect. A keen eye you have, Astronomer. Very keen, indeed. I guess we chose to give credit to Gary Jules because he most directly inspired our version; a cover of a cover, as they say. Now that we've been ousted I'll have to fix it. Damn.
yeah let's do it! can we set somethin up on Jan 30th? maybe somethin out of town for both of us.....and maybe even a charlotte show on the 31st? lemme know gang...
i know right they were the best ever it was before all the monsters were digital lol they were way awesomer the old way lol i love it! hows it been going?
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