So here's my little view of the band: I've been listening to their 2007 release "Can't Go Back" and really, really digging it. The first listen made me think of vintage Yo La Tengo but then i started to hear something new and wonderful... kinda indie pop meets late sixties psychedelic. i saw a quote on the website of those pompous asses, Pitchfork Media that was fing genius:
"It takes a few seconds of Papercuts' second album, Can't Go Back, to think that maybe you've stumbled upon something special, a delicate mood piece made to slice through the din and chaos of modern life."
and veryshortlist said this (for peep):
"At a time when lots of "independent" bands are going mainstream, and "alternative" music often marches in lemming-like lockstep, it's nice to come across a truly idiosyncratic band like Papercuts that isn't just trying to sound like the hipster-pleasing flavor of the month."
Although pointed at PeeP, the latter quote is very meaningful to me, personally. I've found myself recently inundated with indie folk (which isn't a bad thing, i really enjoy it) and listening to this album has shaken me out of the rut and i've found myself once again seeking out non-cookie-cutter indie. anyway.. enough about my sexy self, back to the album...
The album evolves quite intelligently and flows (in my opinion) flawlessly from song to song. Quever's voice is thin, tinny and beautiful. As Pitchfork says, the overdubbing and reverb add a ghost like quality to the moments where he isn't just letting his voice tear at your heart on its own. It's a bit slower than my normal fare but i highly suggest you give it at least a couple listens. Peep, i'm looking at you (and post something about Lonely Dear, dammit.)
Standouts tracks in my mind are "John Brown" and "Sandy."
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