WALKINGBIRDS: The Sandalwood Sessions

Walkingbirds

The Sandalwood Sessions

© 2002 Scott Andrew LePera

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Indie pop? Folk rock? Americana? Geez, who cares? Performing songwriter Scott Andrew delivers scruffy, lo-fi acoustic pop with self-effacing wit and underdog bravado.

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** THIS EP IS SOLD OUT! THANKS EVERYONE!!! **

Hey there, I'm Scott Andrew. You've found my music on CD
Baby. Ta-da!

I live in Seattle and I write lo-fi acoustic pop. Some people call it "folk pop" and some people call it "acoustic rock" and others just call it "indie music." I say: whatever! I just write songs and try not to worry about it too much. I record and produce my own records, mostly in my bedroom studio.

People have compared my sound to Guster, Pete Yorn, Matt Nathanson, David Gray, Belle and Sebastian, uptempo Damien Rice and Ryan Adams. Which is awesome because many of those are my favorite artists. I'm also into Bob Mould, Jesse Malin, Kathleen Edwards, Richard Shindell and Jonatha Brooke. (Oh, and also Led Zeppelin! And Phil Collins! And Rush!)

Thanks for stopping by to check out my music. If you like it, please consider buying a CD or some digital downloads (you can use the links on the lower left of the screen). All proceeds go towards making even more music.

Thanks for your support!

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PEOPLE SAY:

"This is very very good. If you enjoy a Guster-esque, Pete Yorn type of song, this is on!" -- 15MegsOfFame.com

"Scott's definitely among the top ten artists we've seen on the road this year." -- Brian Austin Whitney, Just Plain Folks

"There is no chance you'll mistake Scott for a folksinger. His poppy, energetic strokes and clever phrases inspire bobbing heads and thoughtful smiles." -- The Weekly Volcano

"Great stuff, luminious, sweet intelligent folk without being self-important or slight. 'Gravel Road Requiem' reminds me of when I first heard Matt Nathanson nearly eight years ago who quickly became my favorite folkie ever." -- Kevin Smokler, author

"The hook of this song made me stop and think and really wonder how a song can be written so well." -- Eamon Dee on In Harm's Way @ Garageband.com

"I was hooked from the first note...A+" -- P.B. on In Harm's Way @ Garageband.com

"Somehow, it all manages to sound like acoustic Dishwalla or Better Than Ezra, tinged with Son Volt. Cast the Net Wide, sounding ever so Celtic, a gentle folky number turns partly rock via one of the few occurances of electric guitar. I think I'll take this one home with me." -- Joel Canfield, KnowYourMusic.com

"A real treat as far as mellow, acoustic folk house music goes. A relaxed style that somehow reminds me a little of David Gray. I give the album four stars." -- Chris Lea

"There's a stretch of Skagit county between Chuckanut Drive, I-5 and the Strait of Juan de Fuca that is flat. I was out, in what felt like the middle of nowhere, driving back to I-5 when Gravel Road Requiem came on. I reached down, bumped the volume up to 21 or 22, and shivered. It was as if a music video was being created before my eyes. I was so engrossed in the sights, sounds, and feel of everything that I missed my turn. When the song ended I realized that I was driving away from my destination. And I didn't care." -- Adam Gessaman, idly.org

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  • Sublimely mellow acoustic folk / pop.
    author: Chris Lea

    I should probably disclose that I've been a fan of Scott LePera's work for some time now. And as fellow web nerds go, I think I'm well qualified to say that this work is really top notch. (At the same time, I should also point out that I've never actually spoken to Scott.) I've been playing the guitar for a long time, so I was quite interested to hear this album from Scott and his cohort Laurie. It is exactly as advertised. A real treat as far as mellow, acoustic folk house music goes. I believe that the thing I like most about the album as a whole is that it doesn't fall into the overly- introspective trap that so many collections in this veign do. The first three songs in particular have upbeat tempos which manage to retain a relaxed style that somehow reminds me a little of David Gray. There's some beautiful melodic acousitc picking going on during the fourth track "Wasted" that's well worth hearing. And on the songs where Laurie has lead vocals I can't help but draw comparisons to Shannon Worrell who has been one of my favorite little secrets since college. At any rate, I give the album four stars. There are a few spots where I felt that more time mixing could have helped the sound out some, but such is the way with most of these sorts of efforts. Certainly worth my $10, and I'd recommend the album to anyone who likes the stated influences. And Scott, if you're reading this, I'd love to jam with you any time I make it up to San Francisco. -chl http://www.chrislea.com

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