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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Lindy's High Notes: The Waking Eyes
The Waking Eyes - Holding On To Whatever It Is (Coalition Records)
I've picked up-and-coming Winnipeg indie rock group The Waking Eyes for my first music feature in the WS for good reason: This album makes me happy.
It is original and inventive, fun and intelligently written. Clever lyrics marry perfectly with catchy melodies. It was instantly enjoyable on the first listen and it continues to grow on me. The band's singing is killer and they are also uber-talented musicians.
The songs are very well recorded and mixed -- it's clear they took the time to work out these clever and, at times, quirky arrangements. The album sounds like the product of a highly prolific writing spree. Pick Up Your Number is a classic track, while All Empires Fall has all the youthful energy and cleverness of a hot indie rock hit. Wolves At The Door is the lyrical standout and could be picked up as a libertarian anthem against the tax man. Here's a video of The Waking Eyes (and friends) performing Wolves At The Door live in a loft on Albert Street:
Digital Glue, meanwhile, features a great horn section that really soars and is a fitting end to the album.
I asked Steve Senkiw from The Waking Eyes a couple of questions to go with this.
Lindy Vopnfjord: What's the craziest thing that has ever happened to you guys?
Steve Senkiw: I would say the craziest thing would have to be when we were touring in a Winnibago a few years back, and it started on fire and burnt to the ground with all of our personal belongings inside, we saved the gear, thank god!
LV: Do you guys plan on moving to Toronto as do a lot of bands from out west?
SS: I would say no, we do not plan to move to Toronto any time soon, we do love Winnipeg a lot. But I wouldn't say I would never move to Toronto. I do really like it here [Toronto] and have been able to meet quite a few exceptional people, yourself included.
Look for this album in stores or buy it on iTunes or on their website under media. You can buy their previous 2004 release Video Sound on Amazon by clicking through this link:
If you get a chance to catch these guys live I highly recommend it. Here are some upcoming shows:
25 Oct 2008 The Outpost w/ Finger Eleven, Thunder Bay, ON
30 Oct 2008 Power 97 Power Ball, Winnipeg, MB
5 Nov 2008 Live Lounge, Ottawa, ON
6 Nov 2008 El Mocambo, Toronto, ON
13 Nov 2008 El Mocambo, Toronto, ON
20 Nov 2008 El Mocambo, Toronto, ON
[ed.: Lindy Vopnfjord is the front man for the Toronto indie rock band Major Maker. He is also known for his solo acoustic folk music, simply as Lindy. To hear Major Maker's music go to the Major Maker website, the Major Maker myspace page, Lindy's website, or his myspace page.]
Posted by Lindy Vopnfjord on October 21, 2008 in Canadian music | Permalink
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