*Vulture Whale* - s/t (second release) - *180 gram LP*
"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
TRACK LISTING:
Side A
1. Teedy
2. Thought Eyes
3. Head Turner
4. Guillotine
5. Sugar
6. The Waves
Side B
1. Sum Yung Scientist
2. Tote It To Cleveland, AL
3. What Do
4. That's Cold
5. Ever Body
(LP comes with digital download + 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."
<p><strong>Vulture Whale</strong> – s/t (second release) – <strong>180 gram LP</strong></p>
<p>“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.” – <span class="caps">SPIN</span></p>
<p><span class="caps">TRACK LISTING</span>:</p>
<p>Side A</p>
<p>1. Teedy<br />2. Thought Eyes<br />3. Head Turner<br />4. Guillotine<br />5. Sugar<br />6. The Waves</p>
<p>Side B</p>
<p>1. Sum Yung Scientist<br />2. Tote It To Cleveland, AL<br />3. What Do<br />4. That’s Cold<br />5. Ever Body</p>
<p>(LP comes with digital download + extra bonus tracks not available on the record)</p>
<p><strong>THE <span class="caps">STORY</span></strong>:</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>Like the Mud Shark and the Rock Lobster before it, Vulture Whale is quickly making<br />a name for itself in rock’s rich taxonomy. The group hails from Birmingham Alabama,<br />and in February 2009, they will release their sophomore (and also self-titled) album<br />on Skybucket Records (Dexateens, 13ghosts, Barton Carroll). Vulture Whale is comprised<br />of Wes McDonald (formerly of The Ohms), guitarist Lester Nuby (formerly of<br />Verbena), bassist Keelan Parrish, and drummer Jake Waitzman. All of the members<br />of Vulture Whale have played together in one form or another for several years now,<br />and their chemistry immediately is apparent on the opening tracks of Vulture Whale.</p>
<p>The album—mixed by Mark Rains (The Shys, Waylon Jennings, The Close)—is a<br />focused affair in which clever, plain spoken and honest lyrics sit atop inventive,<br />catchy melodies that are underscored by lush, thumpy arrangements. The album’s<br />centerpiece is the jaunty “Sugar,” a track that is reminiscent of Pavement and Modest<br />Mouse. “Tote it to Cleveland, AL” gives a nod to The Replacements, while “Guillotine” <br />is a raucous call-to-arms. Equal parts Grendel and Pegasus, the Vulture Whale<br />dwells deep in the mythical Ocean of Rock where the Rolling Stones regularly ditch<br />their behind-the-beat swagger for up-tempo and melodious rock numbers.</p>
<p>Put simply, Vulture Whale. is the Saturday night record you’ve been waiting for, from<br />the band you should have been rocking out to long ago.”</p>2009-01-13T13:01:37-06:00vulture-whale-s-t-second-release-180-gram-lp4896852180 gram LP2009-01-13T13:01:37-06:00Vulture Whale - s/t (second release) 180 gram LP2009-02-03T02:14:28-06:00Skybucket RecordsAL, Ever Body, Guillotine, Head Turner, Sugar, Sum Yung Scientist, Teedy, That’s Cold, The Waves, Thought Eyes, Tote It To Cleveland, What Do, alabama, birmingham, daniel farris, goldmine, jake waitzman, john golden, keelan parrish, lester nuby, mark rain2009-01-13T13:01:37-06:00manual22713409692deny1Default114.004896852SB 24LPDefault2009-02-03T02:14:28-06:002009-01-13T13:01:37-06:009144552148968522009-02-03T02:14:28-06:00http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0002/1105/products/vulture-whale_vinyl_front.png?1256266719