CANTONA: A Sort of Smile

Cantona

A Sort of Smile

© 2005 Cantona (751937264026)

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Your new favourite band, playing your new favourite songs. Sparkly guitar pop with classic hooks, killer vocals and a sound that resists the usual pigeonholes. alt.everything.

tracks

1 Run Boy Run
2 So Sad (So Fine)
3 Girl Show!
4 New Song #3
5 Sorry
6 It's Too Bad

notes

Take an expatriate English guitarist with an unashamed pop sensibility, add an exceptional lyricist with a voice that will stop you in your tracks. Build their songs on the kind of tempered rhythm section you only find in America, and you have Cantona; a maddeningly-coherent mix of Pop (classic, power Brit, and indie flavors), Madchester
and alt country. With a sprinkle of soul on top!

Named after French footballing legend Eric Cantona, the band has been building a following in Seattle and beyond for the last year and a half, through its exciting live act and melodically-original pop songwriting. Cantona's 2005 debut EP "A Sort of Smile" was picked up quickly by Seattle's respected radio station KEXP, and has since made its way into playlists across the US.

Produced by Jon Auer of the Posies and Big Star, 'A Sort of Smile' contains six original songs that cover the full spectrum of pop: from light pychedelia to power pop, from
bossanova-style jazz to alt country. Despite the mix of styles, all the songs have the recognizable Cantona
trademark of soulful, sexy vocals, imaginative arrangements and agile rhythms. Fans and radio stations alike have been quick to single out "So Sad (So Fine)" and "Sorry" as outstanding pop songs.

2006 will see the release of Cantona's debut full-length, "Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances", a collection of excellent pop songs drawn from its huge live repetoire. The band is already planning extensive touring in the US, UK and Europe to support the release. A tour-hardened Cantona should make for an unforgettable experience!

Uninterested in responding to trends, the Cantona approach is best summed up in one sentence:
Smile and expect great things!

reviews

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  • Great music, Great Band, Incredible Lead singer!
    author: Grind Magazine...Anon

    The CD while a little short was both contemperary and upbeat. The lyrics were well written with an added flair by the unique and addictive lead vocals and singular gituar play. Looking forward to the next release to see where this incredible music can go!

  • Great music
    author: Jeannie Wenzel

    This CD is really awesome! When I listen to it the song stay with me all day long, just playing in my head. I'm waiting for their next CD!

  • Great CD
    author: Benita, UK

    Found out about this artist on www.songfacts.com, listened to a few tracks and thought 'I must have this CD!'. It arrived this morning, and I'm not disappointed!

  • WOW! I heard about this band. Ordered 20 CD's sent to me in California. I am
    author: Jan Mesa

    This CD is terrific! I am making sure everyone I know hears it! Everyone loves it.

  • Good tunes, I like this band.
    author: Christopher

    I heard this band on KEXP, and had to look it up. Wasn't disapointed when I found out they had a CD out. I will keep listening and will spread the love to all I know.

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