Vulture Whale - s/t (second release) CD

“Spellbinding frontman Wes McDonald gives his wild-eyed tales a real sizzle, spitting tortured emotions in a funky sneer, offering insults (”You look good for a woman your age") and existential reflection (“I’ve ’bout tried everything but dying and being quiet”) with the same itchy angst." – SPIN Vulture Whale – s/t (second release) TRACK LISTING: 1. Teedy 2. Thought Eyes 3. Head Turner 4. Guillotine 5. Sugar 6. Sum Yung Scientist 7. Tote It To Cleveland, AL 8. The Waves 9. What Do 10.That’s Cold 11.Ever Body (cd comes with 24 page booklet and a download coupon for extra bonus tracks not available on the record) THE STORY: “One day, while roaming through the desert, singer/songwriter Wes McDonald spied a vulture, perched atop a cactus, eating a whale. Lo, and the band Vulture Whale was formed. And, baby, musical miscegenation never sounded this good. Like the Mud Shark and the Rock Lobster before it, Vulture Whale is quickly making a name for itself in rock’s rich taxonomy. The group hails from Birmingham Alabama, and in February 2009, they will release their sophomore (and also self-titled) album on Skybucket Records (Dexateens, 13ghosts, Barton Carroll). Vulture Whale is comprised of Wes McDonald (formerly of The Ohms), guitarist Lester Nuby (formerly of Verbena), bassist Keelan Parrish, and drummer Jake Waitzman. All of the members of Vulture Whale have played together in one form or another for several years now, and their chemistry immediately is apparent on the opening tracks of Vulture Whale. The album—mixed by Mark Rains (The Shys, Waylon Jennings, The Close)—is a focused affair in which clever, plain spoken and honest lyrics sit atop inventive, catchy melodies that are underscored by lush, thumpy arrangements. The album’s centerpiece is the jaunty “Sugar,” a track that is reminiscent of Pavement and Modest Mouse. “Tote it to Cleveland, AL” gives a nod to The Replacements, while “Guillotine” is a raucous call-to-arms. Equal parts Grendel and Pegasus, the Vulture Whale dwells deep in the mythical Ocean of Rock where the Rolling Stones regularly ditch their behind-the-beat swagger for up-tempo and melodious rock numbers. Put simply, Vulture Whale. is the Saturday night record you’ve been waiting for, from the band you should have been rocking out to long ago." Other Press: Press: “The quartet kicks out chunks of riff-heavy, good ol’ rock with a raw, two-guitar attack of bluesy swagger backed by pummeling drums but stuffed with memorable melodies. It’s gritty rock ‘n’ roll fused with punk from the Heart of Dixie.” -Sync Weekly (Fayetteville) ""All its pleasures are surprises. Its surprises seem endless because you somehow can’t keep it off repeat…their latest record (that would be Vulture Whale) is one of the most consistently enjoyable (records) I’ve heard this year." -Heart on a Stick (blog) “…when Vulture Whale opens its mouth, it emits a fiery sonic blaze.” -Goldmine “Vulture Whale is the Saturday night record you’ve been waiting for, from a band you should have been rocking out to long ago.” -Flagpole “A fabulously fun, well-written record.” -Berkeley Place / March 09 “Don’t let anyone tell you that the Vulture Whale is not real. Trust me. It’s real.” -Tuscaloosa News / April 09 “On their second album Vulture Whale captures how to smile at the rust gathering around the engine block and chase the sunset.” -The Color Green / April, 09 “So it is that when I heard there’s a band called Vulture Whale I said to myself “self-fulfilling prophecies be damned, a band called Vulture Whale has gotta kick ass.” And indeed my brethren the shit is live." -Last Plane to Jakarta “This album is the second self-titled release by the band, but when you’ve got a name as perfectly rock sounding as Vulture Whale, why would you need any other title? Especially when the second Vulture Whale is arguably the most compelling rock record of a young 2009.” PopMatters, April 2009 “Musically, Vulture Whale creates a sprawling twang that allows McDonald’s narratives to expertly shuck and give. Sure there’s a Southerner’s love of Hank Williams and bluesy licks, but The Replacements gassed glory, and the woozy, whammy bar attack of My Bloody Valentine are as vitally important-and Vulture Whale let them lovingly stew.” Thicket, March/April 2009 “The music on the new self-titled CD is sonically thick; every square-inch of the album’s soundscape is filled to bursting with colors and the small intricate flourishes you wouldn’t expect to find on such a rowdy collection of songs.” Skope, March 2009 “But amidst the straightforward, fist-pumping romps is a keen sense of melody; “Head Turner” in particular is equally catchy as anything KROQ has recently promoted…" Spectrum, Feb. 09 “With catchy melodies, plainspoken lyrics and killer riffers, Whale Whale are up-and-comers. This band is one to keep an eye on, folks.” In Tune Daily News, Feb. 09 “…Vulture Whale’s rock ‘n’ roll good-time spirits are infectious.” QRO Magazine, Feb. 09 “…unassuming lunks who know how to stir up a bracing, humid, two-guitar racket with a pinch of bluesy ass-shake and plenty of peaty prettiness.” Blender, Feb. 09 “Spellbinding frontman Wes McDonald gives his wild-eyed tales a real sizzle, spitting tortured emotions in a funky sneer, offering insults (”You look good for a woman your age") and existential reflection (“I’ve ’bout tried everything but dying and being quiet”) with the same itchy angst. The dude could use a sympathetic ear (or a tranquilizer)." Spin Magazine, Jan. 09 “There are sly referential moments like that all over the album, from sinewy Bowie worship to Replacements-like post-teen angst to a Jagger-ish bluesy swagger, to the swing-tempo, call-and-response jump blues of “Guillotine,” which updates Cab Calloway for the new millennium." Jersey Beat, Feb. 09 “The quartet make no mistakes that this is a no frills straight forward rock record that has catchy melodies, in your face guitar and pounding drums that all combine for a good time and an incentive to come back for more.” The Fire Note, Jan. 09 “While listening to this…we can’t help but think that the guys in this band put on one hell of a live show for their fans.” LMNOP/Babysue, Feb. 09 “With a no frills and straightforward sound, Vulture Whale is immediately worth the purchase, and like a loud civil war bugle horn sounded from way up north down to Alabama, my envious and vicarious enjoyment thickens with this album in my arsenal.” Citizendick, Jan. 09 “This is music to drive to. Get into. Go get it. Go see them. Go for it!” Omni Plug, Feb. 09 “…these alabama club rats rock like Kings of Leon minus the ass-waggin’. " Spin Magazine, Dec. 08 “Vulture Whale have perfected a formula here of quirky lyrics matched by a punk rock energy on top of the easy melodic, rockabilly hooks. Buy this album, draw the curtains, lock the doors, and air-guitar away as you bounce on your bed.” Power of Pop, Nov. 08 “The album is rough and raw, but that’s the nature of their music. It has that kind of an edge to it… the new Vulture Whale would make an excellent road trip soundtrack.” Static, Dec. 08

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Vulture Whale - s/t (second release) CD

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Skybucket Records AL, alabama, birmingham, Ever Body, goldmine, Guillotine, Head Turner, jake waitzman, john golden, keelan parrish, lester nuby, mark rains, pop culture, Sugar, Sum Yung Scientist, Teedy, That’s Cold, The Waves, Thought Eyes, Tote It To Cleveland, What Do "Spellbinding frontman Wes McDonald gives his wild-eyed tales a real sizzle, spitting tortured emotions in a funky sneer, offering insults ("You look good for a woman your age") and existential reflection ("I've 'bout tried everything but dying and being quiet") with the same itchy angst." - SPIN *Vulture Whale* - s/t (second release) TRACK LISTING: 1. Teedy 2. Thought Eyes 3. Head Turner 4. Guillotine 5. Sugar 6. Sum Yung Scientist 7. Tote It To Cleveland, AL 8. The Waves 9. What Do 10.That's Cold 11.Ever Body (cd comes with 24 page booklet and a download coupon for extra bonus tracks not available on the record) *THE STORY*: "One day, while roaming through the desert, singer/songwriter Wes McDonald spied a vulture, perched atop a cactus, eating a whale. Lo, and the band Vulture Whale was formed. And, baby, musical miscegenation never sounded this good. Like the Mud Shark and the Rock Lobster before it, Vulture Whale is quickly making a name for itself in rock's rich taxonomy. The group hails from Birmingham Alabama, and in February 2009, they will release their sophomore (and also self-titled) album on Skybucket Records (Dexateens, 13ghosts, Barton Carroll). Vulture Whale is comprised of Wes McDonald (formerly of The Ohms), guitarist Lester Nuby (formerly of Verbena), bassist Keelan Parrish, and drummer Jake Waitzman. All of the members of Vulture Whale have played together in one form or another for several years now, and their chemistry immediately is apparent on the opening tracks of Vulture Whale. The album—mixed by Mark Rains (The Shys, Waylon Jennings, The Close)—is a focused affair in which clever, plain spoken and honest lyrics sit atop inventive, catchy melodies that are underscored by lush, thumpy arrangements. The album's centerpiece is the jaunty "Sugar," a track that is reminiscent of Pavement and Modest Mouse. "Tote it to Cleveland, AL" gives a nod to The Replacements, while "Guillotine" is a raucous call-to-arms. Equal parts Grendel and Pegasus, the Vulture Whale dwells deep in the mythical Ocean of Rock where the Rolling Stones regularly ditch their behind-the-beat swagger for up-tempo and melodious rock numbers. Put simply, Vulture Whale. is the Saturday night record you've been waiting for, from the band you should have been rocking out to long ago." Other Press: Press: "The quartet kicks out chunks of riff-heavy, good ol’ rock with a raw, two-guitar attack of bluesy swagger backed by pummeling drums but stuffed with memorable melodies. It’s gritty rock ‘n’ roll fused with punk from the Heart of Dixie." -Sync Weekly (Fayetteville) ""All its pleasures are surprises. Its surprises seem endless because you somehow can't keep it off repeat...their latest record (that would be Vulture Whale) is one of the most consistently enjoyable (records) I've heard this year." -Heart on a Stick (blog) "...when Vulture Whale opens its mouth, it emits a fiery sonic blaze." -Goldmine "Vulture Whale is the Saturday night record you’ve been waiting for, from a band you should have been rocking out to long ago." -Flagpole "A fabulously fun, well-written record." -Berkeley Place / March 09 "Don't let anyone tell you that the Vulture Whale is not real. Trust me. It's real." -Tuscaloosa News / April 09 "On their second album Vulture Whale captures how to smile at the rust gathering around the engine block and chase the sunset." -The Color Green / April, 09 "So it is that when I heard there's a band called Vulture Whale I said to myself "self-fulfilling prophecies be damned, a band called Vulture Whale has gotta kick ass." And indeed my brethren the shit is live." -Last Plane to Jakarta "This album is the second self-titled release by the band, but when you’ve got a name as perfectly rock sounding as Vulture Whale, why would you need any other title? Especially when the second Vulture Whale is arguably the most compelling rock record of a young 2009." PopMatters, April 2009 "Musically, Vulture Whale creates a sprawling twang that allows McDonald's narratives to expertly shuck and give. Sure there's a Southerner's love of Hank Williams and bluesy licks, but The Replacements gassed glory, and the woozy, whammy bar attack of My Bloody Valentine are as vitally important-and Vulture Whale let them lovingly stew." Thicket, March/April 2009 "The music on the new self-titled CD is sonically thick; every square-inch of the album’s soundscape is filled to bursting with colors and the small intricate flourishes you wouldn’t expect to find on such a rowdy collection of songs." Skope, March 2009 "But amidst the straightforward, fist-pumping romps is a keen sense of melody; "Head Turner" in particular is equally catchy as anything KROQ has recently promoted..." Spectrum, Feb. 09 "With catchy melodies, plainspoken lyrics and killer riffers, Whale Whale are up-and-comers. This band is one to keep an eye on, folks." In Tune Daily News, Feb. 09 "...Vulture Whale’s rock ‘n’ roll good-time spirits are infectious." QRO Magazine, Feb. 09 "...unassuming lunks who know how to stir up a bracing, humid, two-guitar racket with a pinch of bluesy ass-shake and plenty of peaty prettiness." Blender, Feb. 09 "Spellbinding frontman Wes McDonald gives his wild-eyed tales a real sizzle, spitting tortured emotions in a funky sneer, offering insults ("You look good for a woman your age") and existential reflection ("I've 'bout tried everything but dying and being quiet") with the same itchy angst. The dude could use a sympathetic ear (or a tranquilizer)." Spin Magazine, Jan. 09 "There are sly referential moments like that all over the album, from sinewy Bowie worship to Replacements-like post-teen angst to a Jagger-ish bluesy swagger, to the swing-tempo, call-and-response jump blues of "Guillotine," which updates Cab Calloway for the new millennium." Jersey Beat, Feb. 09 "The quartet make no mistakes that this is a no frills straight forward rock record that has catchy melodies, in your face guitar and pounding drums that all combine for a good time and an incentive to come back for more." The Fire Note, Jan. 09 "While listening to this...we can't help but think that the guys in this band put on one hell of a live show for their fans." LMNOP/Babysue, Feb. 09 "With a no frills and straightforward sound, Vulture Whale is immediately worth the purchase, and like a loud civil war bugle horn sounded from way up north down to Alabama, my envious and vicarious enjoyment thickens with this album in my arsenal." Citizendick, Jan. 09 "This is music to drive to. Get into. Go get it. Go see them. Go for it!" Omni Plug, Feb. 09 "...these alabama club rats rock like Kings of Leon minus the ass-waggin'. " Spin Magazine, Dec. 08 "Vulture Whale have perfected a formula here of quirky lyrics matched by a punk rock energy on top of the easy melodic, rockabilly hooks. Buy this album, draw the curtains, lock the doors, and air-guitar away as you bounce on your bed." Power of Pop, Nov. 08 "The album is rough and raw, but that's the nature of their music. It has that kind of an edge to it... the new Vulture Whale would make an excellent road trip soundtrack." Static, Dec. 08

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