Comments on: Bowerbirds – Hymns For a Dark Horse

By: lelio

lelio — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:25:20 +0000

if u say they sound like other current bands, please make me a list, I haven’t been able to find anyone that compares with this sound since nick drake, but with a lil more hope

By: The Daily Growl

The Daily Growl — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:35:55 +0000

Funny, I was just going to say something like ‘they’re playing at EOTR this year, must catch them’ then all ye buggers beat me to it…

By: Evan Payne

Evan Payne — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:02:12 +0000

At first, I agreed with you about the “indie” nature of the later part of the album. But now its been several months, and when I put the album onto my ipod, I almost can’t avoid singing along full-voiced to every single track. It isn’t just the melodies, as nice and complex as they are, or the harmonies, but the actual way the words are spoken/sung. The wrapping around of words like “hearts” and “mountain” and “notice”, just makes me smile while I sing. And that’s the way a good album should be.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:23:31 +0000

They are indeed playing EotR and as the lineup isn’t quite as mind-blowingly strong this year as last I am hoping to be able to catch every band I like this time around. I’ll look forward to hearing these guys actually.

By: Campfires & Battlefields

Campfires & Battlefields — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:35:17 +0000

They’re very good live, and I believe they’re at End of the Road this year? John Darnielle’s favorite band. They opened for him in DC last Fall and acquitted themselves very well. Didn’t someone say something about pretty women and the accordion? Mm. Mm. Mm.