Silent League - Breathe
by Denzil Watson
published: 19 / 11 / 2004
Label:
Something In Construction
Format: CDS
intro
Promising debut single from New York indie act the Silent Age, whose frontman and pianist Justin Russo also provided the keyboards on Mercury Rev's 'Deserter's Songs'
With a list of collaborating personal that reads like the who's who of the New York indie scene the Silent League release their debut two-track single via the Something in Construction imprint. A beautifully gently and orchestral slice of melancholic pop, lead track 'Breathe' soars to the melodically higher plains previously only inhabited by the Beach Boys. Other reference points such as Mercury Rev, and vocally, Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips spring to mind. Not surprising given Silent League's singer and pianist, Justin Russo, was the man behind the orchestral keyboards on 'Deserter's Songs.' There's also a fragility to it all that brings to mind Belle and Sebastian. On this all too brief basis of two songs the band's debut album 'The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused' looks like a promising bet. It gets it's UK release early in January 2005 along with live dates to promote it.
Track Listing:-
1 Breathe2 Time (Live)
interviews |
Interview with Justin Russo (2005) |
The Silent League's Justin Russo provided many of the arrangements and piano parts on Mercury Rev’s 'Deserter’s Songs'. He talks to Ben Howarth about his new band's debut album, 'The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused' |
most viewed articles
current edition
The Church - Interview with Steve KilbeySimon Heavisides - Destiny Stopped Screaming: The Life and Times of Adrian Borland
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities - #15- On Being Dignified and Old aka Ten Tips From Jah Wobble On How To Be Happy.
Jack Roscoe - Interview
Near Jazz Experience - Interview
Liam Gallagher and John Squire - Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 16/3/2024
Nico - Profile
Sami Sumner - Interview
Doug Dillard Expedition - Live At The Hotel Fremont, Las Vegas, September 1970
bdrmm - Arts Centre, Norwich, 16/3/2024
most viewed reviews
current edition
Lewis 'Burner' Pugh - Bullets for BreadKula Shaker - Natural Magick
Ian Hunter - Defiance Part 2: Fiction
Ty Segall - Three Bells
David Cross Band - Ice Blue Silver Sky
My Life Story - Loving You is Killing Me
Beyonce - Cowboy Carter
Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us
Hillbilly Moon Explosion - Back in Time
Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes - Dark Rainbow
Pennyblackmusic Regular Contributors
Adrian Janes
Amanda J. Window
Andrew Twambley
Anthony Dhanendran
Benjamin Howarth
Cila Warncke
Daniel Cressey
Darren Aston
Dastardly
Dave Goodwin
Denzil Watson
Dominic B. Simpson
Eoghan Lyng
Fiona Hutchings
Harry Sherriff
Helen Tipping
Jamie Rowland
John Clarkson
Julie Cruickshank
Kimberly Bright
Lisa Torem
Maarten Schiethart