Craft SpellsIdle Labor
Captured Tracks Records [2011]
Fire Note Says: Craft Spells debut might make you check the calendar but their 80's influenced debut Idle Labor is a smooth bedroom pop ride!
Album Review:
I am sure there is plenty of 80's music that most people would like to forget but do you remember a little gem by New Order called Power, Corruption & Lies [1983] or the sway in Talk Talk's The Colour Of Spring [1986]? If you don't know those albums, go look them up but fast-forward to 2011 and meet Justin Paul Vallesteros' and his Craft Spells debut, Idle Labor, as you might think that the 80's are upon us again. Right from the upbeat opening track "After The Moment" you realize that with well thought out but yet simple synth lines, steady guitar, a
driving beat and pleasant to the ears bedroom pop vocals, a person can easily get lost in this record. Idle Labor stays true to itself, as each track follows the 80's synth pop guideline but is ultimately driven by Vallesteros carefree and effortless vocals. Craft Spells debut is not just a great history lesson, it is the perfect example of how music is cyclical and with only a few tweaks, such as some of the more lo-fi vocals and more modern background beats, Idle Labor sounds completely 2011. The record has a concise running time just under 35 minutes, so you just know that Craft Spells has more to offer, as leader Vallesteros gives more focus to his debut's success and figures out exactly where his band wants to go!Key Tracks: "After The Moment", "Party Talk", "From The Morning Heat"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Beach Fossils
New Order
The Radio Dept.
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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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