Wiretree - Bouldin

We loved this bands' 4 song self-titled EP, but this full length debut over-reaches and jumps past the promise on that release. The songs here, there's not a duff one in the bunch, blend equal parts of The Pernice Brothers, Tom Petty(think Travelin' Wilburys), Wilco, Jayhawks and The Smithereens. "Things start off with 'Big Coat', an excellent shuffle that's instantly catchy. 'Secret Law' sounds like Tom Petty meets The Pernice Brothers. "Feel Me" has that Smithereens' 'Blood and Roses' feel to it. 'Don't Need It' is an untempo marvel that has an early Posies sound. 'Notion' is a great keyboard and acoustic guitar-driven number. I'm not sure I'll hear a more beautiful melody the rest of the year than the one belonging to 'Whirl', although the closing track that follows it, 'Summercity', comes damn close! An early contender for 'Best of 2007!" - AbsolutePowerpopBlog. The sound of excellent acoustic/electric tinged strummy pop highlighted by gorgeous harmonies, one moment sparse and understated, the next building to a triumphant roar of churning drums and guitar. It's

This one was a review of their EP, but it applies to what we have going on here: "The songs are rock solid and and edgy, delivered with a punch that you'd only expect from a tight-knit group. Peroni laces his songs with big Brit-rock guitars and sensibility, then pumps up the volume with old-fashioned American attitude. A brilliant piece of work!" - MishMashMusic. Dreamy and pleasantly subtle and will appeal to anyone who actually listens to lyrics, as well. Very much so, Extremely Highly Recommended!

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