The Grand Archives
Grand Archives
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Torn Blue Foam Couch | Grand Archives | 3:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Miniature Birds | Grand Archives | 3:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Swan Matches | Grand Archives | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Index Moon | Grand Archives | 2:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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George Kaminski | Grand Archives | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Setting Sun | Grand Archives | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Breezy No Breezy | Grand Archives | 1:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sleepdriving | Grand Archives | 5:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Louis Riel | Grand Archives | 2:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Crime Window | Grand Archives | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Orange Juice | Grand Archives | 1:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
iTunes Review
The main writing and performing vehicle for former Band of Horses guitarist Mat Brooke, Seattle’s Grand Archives perform a similarly shimmering pop on their self-titled 2008 debut. Brooke’s earnest vocals combine with thick three and four part harmonies that along with heavy production reverb establish the grand in the band’s name. Lyrics slip into abstract, self-referential thoughts that sound even odder against the catchy sing-song melodies. “Swan Matches,” “Index Moon,” “A Setting Sun” and the gorgeous “Sleepdriving” suggest a cross between the baroque ‘60s pop of the Bee Gees and obscurer ‘80s-90s groups as the House of Love and Prefab Sprout. “George Kaminsky” strips things to acoustics and haunting backing vocal harmonies as it recounts a man collecting clovers. Elsewhere, the band whistles and adds pedal steel, French horn, trombone, saxophone, trumpet and flugelhorn to maximize the playground for a modern-day eclectic psychedelia. The instrumental “Breezy No Breezy” uses a noir stalk and incorporates a vague dub groove. An encouraging debut.
Customer Reviews
One of the three best albums of the year so far
Matt Brooke has done it again. Not a bad track on the album. "Torn Blue Foam Couch" starts off a series of excellent songs. "Swan Matches," "Minature Birds, "A Setting Sun," and "Sleepdriving" would round out the top 5 for me. It's released at a good time as well...as Spring and Summer come. Sadly, though, It threatens to be one of the more over-looked albums of the year.
Great Album
Very good debut album from Grand Archives. These guys from Seattle really know how to put a record together utilizing all of their musical abilities and more to make a near perfect record. Sleepdriving really brings you in and songs like Miniature Birds give you a nice song to hum along to and snap your fingers to. Check this band out they are great and deserve praise.
outstanding
amazing record
Biography
Formed: 2006 in Seattle, WA
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Grand Archives
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Sleepdriving | The Grand Archives | 5:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Torn Blue Foam Couch | The Grand Archives | 3:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Silver Amongst the Gold | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Oslo Novelist | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Miniature Birds | The Grand Archives | 3:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Topsy's Revenge | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Witchy Park/Tomorrow Will (Take Care of Itself) | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 6:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Left for All the Strays | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 3:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dig That Crazy Grave | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 4:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Willoughby | Keep In Mind Frankenstein | 2:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Feb 19, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Sub Pop Records
