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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 |
Laarks Launch their Assault
It’s been a long time coming, but the wait has now been validated. After a couple years of local shows and mini-tours from Eau Claire’s keyboard-fronted rock band Laarks (that’s two “A”s and no “THE”), they’re finally releasing a debut effort, appropriately titled “An Exaltation of Laarks.” Though the record is bursting with vital enthusiasm and serious energy, its champion is the subtle sonic details throughout, whether it’s Brian Moen’s intricate hi-hat work or sparse background parts from the whole band. However, front and center are crushing pop hooks delivered not only by the remarkably well-done vocals of Ian Jacoby, but by his pristine keyboard parts and Kyle Flater’s soaring guitar. The whole thing almost serves as a pop-rock antidote to much of Eau Claire’s popular folky sound as of late. Word has it the CD release shows on March 13 and March 14 – also starring extremely strong acts: The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Meridene, and The Small Cities – will see the band in top aural and visual form as they put on their best face for the party. Put it on your calendar.
My favorite track (of many) is this one, “All the Words You Can’t Say Right.” You can stream it right here:
Enjoy a free (Volume One exclusive) download here. (PC users right-click to save. Mac users control-click to save.)
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posted by Nick Meyer |
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I just appreciated that everybody was wearing pants in that commercial. |
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Bryant
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from blog post: Super Bowl ad produced by a couple of Minneapolis dudes |
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cwhite
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from blog post: Bicycling adds about $1.5 billion to the Wis. economy (per year) |
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How can anyone who cares about personnel property rights be for a governmen... |
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tlc
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from blog post: First Avenue concept design |
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Here are our choices: Downtown $120milllion (Durant)Elsewhere $108million (... |
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tlc
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I too am with AgentPendrell. The drawing "looks like a jail with canopies"... |
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Ummmmmm Ken......You just called them a vocal minority, then no more than a... |
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P.S. Hey Ronin... that "small focus group" had over 5,000 signatures casua... |
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Sorry Ro, I did not see that comment... It is my hope that we will actuall... |
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Caleb
03/03/09
Laarks are an amazingly good band.
chuck
02/27/09
Wow, I'd heard this band might be good, and if this track is representative of the rest of the album, this could really be something...
I'm checking out one of these CD release shows for sure...
Erdey
02/27/09
I live now live in Pullman, WA where the music scene is beyond abysmal. How I miss Laarks...
jp
02/26/09
Fantastic work Gentlemen!!!
Love It!
I hope you are releasing the album on Vinyl, If so please set one aside for me.
Ahof
02/26/09
This excites me. It's gonna be a good one.
brandtpm
02/25/09
Finally! My impatience with getting this album is well-documented, but the free download will have to tide me over until I get can get the whole thing.