Sep
12
2007
Nord Express - Loveland 1995 - 2005
Posted by luna6
An album that came across my desk and caught my attention would be Loveland 1995 - 2005 by Nord Express. On the press sheet the band’s influences were listed as Galaxie 500 and the Go Betweens so I figured why not and gave the album a spin. A very smooth compilation, Nord Express does indeed have touches of those bands listed above, but I actually heard a lot more similarities to the band Felt. Mostly Felt circa “Me and A Monkey On The Moon” days - minus the country music excesses. As an example the track “Tripleplay” recalls vocals of Lawrence (Felt), has the rhythm guitars of Felt, but the lead guitars has the singular style of none other than Dean Wareham of Galaxie 500. In other words the album contains some very good songs. The record was released by Peapod Recordings out Portland, Maine. Check out some of the free downloads below and order the album here if you like it.
Free Downloads : Tripleplay, Follow & I Shall Be Free
Bio : Nord Express formed in Baltimore around 1993, and rehearsed and performed live as a guitar/drums duo. From 1993 - 1997 they played shows with many amazing bands such as The Heartworms, Rocketship, Henry’s Dress, Lorelei, The Mad Scene, Silver Apples, The Mountain Goats and The Magnetic Fields. Loveland is a collection of unreleased tracks from 3 eps recorded during this time, along with 8 new songs recorded in Oakland, CA (Ron’s home from 1997 - 2001), and Portland, ME (2001 - present). Two songs, Ghost and Looking Up, were recorded at Pierre Sprey’s idiosyncratic Mapleshade Studio, using two highly modified PZM microphones direct to an equally modified 2-track tape machine. Other songs were recorded by Archie Moore at his Mulberry Lane Studios (where Central and Nord Express were also recorded), and by the band to 8-track cassette and computer.
Tracklist :
01. Gem You Sold
02. Tripleplay
03. Crazy
04. Looking Up
05. Follow & I Shall Flee
06. Fingerlakes
07. Sun Falls
08. Wealth Of Nations
09. Blonde
10. This Magic Moment
11. King Of The Block
12. Ghost
13. Loveland
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