Death Cab For Cutie meets Ken Stringfellow
author: Trust Zine / Frank Dietrich
Sorry: in german!
Nenn es Art-Pop, nenn es Postrock, nenn es Moody Listening. Sicher ist, das das kalifornische Quartett Division Day mit ihrer Mini-CD „The Mean Way In“ ein wahres Kleinod in Sachen clevererem und druckvollem Indiepop eingespielt haben. Getragen von einem leiernden Keyboard, perlenden Gitarrenläufen und einem sehr dynamischen Schlagzeugsound, kreieren Division Day, über sechs stets abwechslungsreiche Songs, ihren ganz eigenen wunderschön-warmen Sound. So könnte es klingen wenn Ken Stringfellow eine Platte mit Death Cab For Cutie aufnehmen würde. Leih ihnen dein Ohr.
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author: Babysue
Nice, smooth, progressive, moody pop. The Mean Way In is the second EP from Division Day. Recorded in the summer of 2003 at San Francisco's Tiny Telephone studio, this EP is full of intricate melodies and smart arrangements. Within the space of six songs, this band proves they can compete with the big boys. While providing music that is accessible and memorable...these fellows also manage to retain artistic integrity. Nice mature compositions include "Bad Black Moon," "There Is No Telling," and "Wings and Bones." This EP features exceptional vocals and wonderfully adventurous playing throughout.
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author: Copacetic Zine
This is apparently the second release from this Bay Area combo and it is an impressive 6-song batch of mostly keyboard/piano-based art pop. Musically, they really mix it up structurally with the tempos and dynamics with interesting arrangements and solid musicianship, giving it a kind of proggy feel. The best reference point I can give you is Gastr Del Sol, though I'm sure there's a much more apt comparison. The vocals occasionally remind me of Ken Stringfellow. Whoever is in charge of lyrics (presumably singer/keyboardist Rohner Segnitz) loves him some surrealistic imagery, such as "I had a friend who picked up an orchard / With his bare hands / And placed it up in the sky". This is not my usual cup of tea, but it's definitely a strong effort and a worthwhile listen. Nice cover design, as well.
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Simply Nice
author: Mianek
Some records do not demand for any superlatives. The Mean Way In is one of them - just listen and enjoy.
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