 Avoidance
Theory
"Promise to the Refrigerator" CDEP
Shmat
Records
Genres: shoegazer, dream pop, indie pop
Shmat Records
PO Box 1191
Alhambra CA 91802
Jul 14 - 20 2003 |
Elements
of The The, Yo La Tengo, and Stereolab haunt Avoidance
Theory's music, which drifts calmly through floating clouds of
space pop. While the ambient nature of the music may be dull to
some, it is still very catchy and accessible; shoegazer fans will
definitely want to check them out. This six song Promise to the Refrigerator EP is a nice
sample of the band's style. Things start off with the Yo La
Tengo-influenced "What You Said", and only build from
there. Electronics are used freely à la Stereolab, but
things are much slower and spacier, leaning towards shoegazer and
dream pop territory. The songs here would go well on the next Blisscent
compilation. Definitely worth a shot if you're interested in
electronic-injected shoegazer music.
82%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
6 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2003] |
