(Priapus Records - www.priapus.com) [Genres: space pop, space rock, neo-psychedelia]
Hopewell
are hard to define. Their music is a blend of styles. On this album, they
display a pot pourri of psychedelia (similar to Elevator To Hell), space rock, and indie
pop. It's hard not to enjoy the melodies on this cd, as well as the many intricate layers
of sound. I can just imagine running at night to this music. In the
streets. The lamp posts lighting the way as I run into the horizon. That's the
type of music this is. "There Is Nothing," one of the standout tracks is a
perfect blast of neo-psychedelia and rock. You wouldn't be surprised if it showed
up on an Elevator To Hell record. Some of the pieces are more vocal based than
others, so there really is something for everyone here. I suppose the complex audio
collages backing the vocals and guitar make this unfittable for commercial radio airplay,
but who gives a flying flounder?? Pick this baby up if you are impressed by Elevator
To Hell, Enon, or even The Microphones. You won't be disappointed.
Hopewell
are hard to define. Their music is a blend of styles. On this album, they
display a pot pourri of psychedelia (similar to Elevator To Hell), space rock, and indie
pop. It's hard not to enjoy the melodies on this cd, as well as the many intricate layers
of sound. I can just imagine running at night to this music. In the
streets. The lamp posts lighting the way as I run into the horizon. That's the
type of music this is. "There Is Nothing," one of the standout tracks is a
perfect blast of neo-psychedelia and rock. You wouldn't be surprised if it showed
up on an Elevator To Hell record. Some of the pieces are more vocal based than
others, so there really is something for everyone here. I suppose the complex audio
collages backing the vocals and guitar make this unfittable for commercial radio airplay,
but who gives a flying flounder?? Pick this baby up if you are impressed by Elevator
To Hell, Enon, or even The Microphones. You won't be disappointed.