Pines - True Love Waits Volume Two
by Benjamin Howarth
published: 29 / 12 / 2003

Label:
Matinee Recordings
Format: CDS
intro
Well-performed, but somewhat indistinctive new mini album from indiepop duo the Pines, whose singer is Washington C86 veteran Pam Berry
A 5 track EP or mini album, whatever you want to call it, this the first Matinee release for the Pines, a band I’ve followed from a distance since hearing 'Static' a track on a split single on Gifted Records with another Matinee band, Simpatico, which was very very good. 'Static' was a classic old fashioned English folk style track, which is amazing particularly when you consider that singer Pam Berry is American, and an indiepop veteran. This is by no means a bad single. It’s nicely performed with good vocals from Pam Berry and passable vocals from other band-member Joe Brooker, and some nice jangly guitar parts. But this is by no means as good as 'Static', which is a big shame. The songs are not especially strong, and whilst I wouldn’t switch them off, none make me think I’ll ever play them again. If you liked other Pines releases by all means get this, but be prepared for a possible let down.
Track Listing:-
1 Ungrammatical2 Anita O'Day
3 Marie Claire
4 Familiar
5 The Rest
Label Links:-
http://matineerecordings.com/https://www.facebook.com/matineerecordings
interviews |
Interview (2007) |
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Sarah Johnson chats to Pam Berry, the former front woman with indie pop cult acts Black Tambourine, Glo-worm and the Castaway Stones, about her career and her current band the Pines recent compilation, 'It's Been a While' |
Interview (2002) |
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Please Dont Get Married (2002) |
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"Gorgeous" acoustic folk pop 7" single from new duo, the Pines |
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