Shearwater is one of my favorite bands. I first discovered them because frontman, Jonathan Meiburg, played with Okkervil River. Post-Okkervil Meiburg & Shearwater are now a force of their own. Their last three full-length albums, the Island Arc trilogy, are wonderful: Golden Archipelago, Rook, and Palo Santo. Their new album, Animal Joy, drops on Valentine's Day. More at their new label, Sub Pop.
Check out "Breaking the Yearlings" and the new sound of Shearwater...
Yes, yes, yes, yes, YES!!! I cannot wait.
Posted by: Tpgraham | 12/07/2011 at 01:02 PM
Which album do you recommend starting with? I was thinking "The Golden Archipelago" but wasn't sure.
Posted by: Tom | 12/07/2011 at 05:22 PM
Tom, Palo Santo. Without question. Still my fave of the three and as a trilogy it's the right place to start. But it's like telling you to pick up the $100 bill before you pick up the 4 $20 bills. It's all good. :)
Posted by: Steve McCoy | 12/07/2011 at 05:46 PM
Steve,
Thanks, I figured they'd all be pretty solid!
Posted by: Tom | 12/07/2011 at 06:27 PM