Tripsitter - California Son

Here's an old friend - well, not that old, but it's not been around on the Not Lame site for some time but now it's back! This is a 2004 release where the promise of their (out of print) EP was more than realized! Gorgeous harmony drenched green vallies of vocals(think Jellyfish mixed with Jeffrey Foskett styled Beach Boys stylings), poptastically ritualistic hooks that only a true pop fan could craft and enchanting songs at all turns. Fans of Wondermints, Jellyfish, Brian Wilson, Jeffrey Foskett and Ben Folds Five will love this, fact, truth-hood with all its churchy, spiritual vocal driven pop codas! There`s a soaring injection of California pop sun on all the material here that excavates the Beach Boy/Wilson charms so many Not Lamers can`t resist. Well, don`t, this is a gem. "a fascinating amalgam of sounds; from harmonies as deep as the Pacific Ocean to guitar that will rip into you, then cool you off better than the afternoon trade winds. There is no doubt of Tripsitter`s influences and band leaders and vocalists Jon and Jeff Celentano are unapologetic. Sure, Brian Wilson`s harmonies pervade, and Ben Folds` piano attacks ring on this disc, but what they have done is create something completely their own, while still honoring the greats of the past."-CollegeWeb.

"Try to picture mid-seventies Beach Boys influenced tunes as sung by Gerry Rafferty and you`ll get a pretty good idea of the sound of this Vegas band. Their harmonies are among the most stellar you will ever hear! They played the International Pop Overthrow show and floored everyone with their harmonies."-David Bash, founder IPO. " With each successive track, California Son reveals the major influences behind each of Tripsitter�s band members. Imagine the Beatles crossing over with the Beach Boys. Terrific harmonies, soothing sounds, and well-thought out lyrics lie within each of the tracks, with the exception of Intro, Outro, and Wavestrumental, which are all instrumental. Play these songs for any member of the 60s and 70s generation and they will swear that this group originated at that time. They would be amazed to discover that California Son was produced in 2004."-Gpop.net.

"Tripsitter`s Jeff and Jon Celentano have pitched their tent between 10cc and Gerry Rafferty, with the High Llamas and Grant Lee Phillips, and for their sake I sure hope someone notices. These times aren`t particularly friendly to Tripsitter`s brand of 1960`s and 70`s styled pop, the successes of Ben Folds and John Mayer notwithstanding, and while I can imagine talking Steely Dan with these fellows until Jimmy Carter comes home, I can also imagine a crowd of emo brats talking over their entire set. The music tips the odds in their favor. "California Son" is one of the best-produced records I`ve ever heard come out of a Vegas band. The songs are layered with smooth harmonies and have backgrounds deeper than the Pacific; these are not so much pop songs as pint-sized symphonies, rich with color and emotion. The Celentano`s obviously adore Brian Wilson-they cover "Love and Mercy" as an unlisted bonus track-and they do well by him, perhaps too well. None of this matters, however, when you`re deep in "California Son". The record quite literally speaks for itself; it is exactly what it seems to be. If Tripsitter isn`t to become a Big Thing, it`s only because popular music today is too damn small."- LasVegasWeekly. Yes, indeed, Extremely Highly Recommended!

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