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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