Thee Oh Sees are due to put out its double-EP-turned-LP Carrion Crawler/The Dream in just two weeks on November 15th! A month back, they let us peep the track "Carrion Crawler" and today we get the other title track, "The Dream," available over at Pitchfork. Shrieks, punk guitar solos and heavy bass oscillations are the framework for this latest cut, which stands as an almost chronological development from the 70s retro guitar progressions on "Carrion Crawler."
The band tells the Deli these two songs, as well as the rest of the album, were "cut live to tape in less than a week at Chris Woodhouse’s Sacramento studio in June." Thee Oh Sees have been holding down the Bay area indie scene since 1997.
"Hillburg's songs are modern and fresh while also being eerily reminiscent of some of the best singer-songwriters of the classic era. She easily calls to mind the classic pop sensibilities of Harry Nillson, the romantic drama of Fleetwood Mac, the confessional lyricism of Joni Mitchell, and the effortless hooks of Paul McCartney--all without sacrificing her own strong and individual voice.
The 13 song album ranges from bittersweet ballads ("Raise the Saddle", "For Good"), to dance-pop ( "Wine in a Tea Cup"), to caustic folk ("Instead") and beyond. This is a brave and straightforward collection of songs. Warm, rich, and comforting, Anna Hillburg's first solo album is poised for big things. Release Date: March 25, 2013.Pressing Details: 500 pressed; black vinyl."
