Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You
Breaking Laces
Open iTunes to preview, buy, and download music.
| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You | Breaking Laces | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
2 |
What You Can't Take Away | Breaking Laces | 3:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
3 |
Coast to Coast | Breaking Laces | 3:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
4 |
Bad Believer | Breaking Laces | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
5 |
Holy Suburban Dividing Lines | Breaking Laces | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
6 |
The Errant Toss | Breaking Laces | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 6 Songs |
Album Review
Although former one-man band Willem Hartong added a steady rhythm section of Rob Chojnacki (bass) and Seth Mazarsky (drums) as of Breaking Laces' 2005 album Lemonade, the resulting trio is still a platform for his songs, and he remains, as he put it in a track on 2004's Sohcahtoa, a "Geek in Love." That's the import of the title song on this six-song EP, which also references Mr. Magoo ("Why You Can't Take Away") and explores the issue of romance between conflicting faiths ("Bad Believer," "Holy Suburban Dividing Lines"). "It's cute that you caught all the grammar mistakes," Hartong sings in "Coast to Coast," "but my love letter's aren't written for a good grade." (That's right, grammar fans, it should be "letters," not "letter's," but that's how it's written on the lyric sheet.) Yet he clearly aims at both the brain and the heart in his attractive pop tunes, as usual. The addition of Chojnacki and Mazarsky (who earn co-credits for composing the music, with the lyrics credited to "Willem Attila the Tong") has brought muscle and cohesion to the arrangements of Hartong's songs, but he remains an introspective soul with a gift for a pop hook.
Customer Reviews
indie pop at its best
It's indie pop at it's best. With the intriguing presence of snyth, acoustic guitar, bass, drums and piano backing strong vocals and close harmonies this is one of the best albums/EPs that I've ever heard. Lyrics that save the average listener the pain of listening to the cherry glazed "I love you" type of stuff heard all too often in music but instead provides a down to earth look at life, love, heartache, loss, and chance. This is a truly music from the artist for the sake of art, not just commercial listening. Don't get me wrong, it's catchy as hell, but it's easy to tell that these guys make music because that's what they love to do, not just for a simple paycheck. Hands down this is some of the best stuff I've heard in a long time.
"Really Sweet Guy" Pop (meant as a compliment)
I saw breaking laces open for Oh My God this winter. Apparently, the two bands met on a last minute tour of England. The song writing and arrangement seems inspired by the likes of Brian Wilson (Coast to Coast) or the Buffalo Springfield (Bad Believer), using elements of folksyness and romanticism while staying just shy of the sickly sweet sappiness that is associated with other imposters that have somehow made it to the music charts. As a guy, it's hard to find music like this to romance a girl with that doesn't turn your stomach. "Astronomy is my Life, but I Love You" makes you feel good about being a "really sweet guy", without the saccarine aftertaste. Good job guys! John Powell
Biography
Formed: 2002 in Brooklyn, NY
Genre: Pop
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Breaking Laces
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
win Some Lose Some | Sohcahtoa | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
2 |
Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You | Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
3 |
god in Training | Sohcahtoa | 2:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
4 |
States Away | Lemonade | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
5 |
Meagan | Operation Income | 3:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
6 |
Coast to Coast | Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You | 3:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
7 |
geek in Love | Sohcahtoa | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
8 |
Call You Home | Lemonade | 3:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
9 |
Holy Suburban Dividing Lines | Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
10 |
The Errant Toss | Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
