The Rollo Treadway's self-titled album begins with a kidnapping and ends with a lullaby. The surprises don't end there—throughout the record, musical cues referencing everything from merry-go-rounds to old time radio shows weave around lead singer/songwriter David Sandholm's intricate melodies and lush harmonies.
"Kidnapped", the opening track, is 2 minutes and 35 seconds of psychedelic, baroque pop bliss, containing all the elements that make The Rollo Treadway's music so captivating: A stark, infectious opening riff, a galloping rhythm track (of the kind that would make Phil Spector envious), beautifully sinister vocals, a breathtaking string arrangement, an adventurous song structure and an original, offbeat lyrical subject.
Formed in 2006, The Rollo Treadway started as a two piece with David Sandholm and Blake Fleming (former drummer of The Mars Volta) and has expanded into a quintet with Tyler Wenzel on guitar and vocals, Jörg Krückel on organ, and Grant Zubritsky on bass and vocals.
Although the Brooklyn-based band's brand of psychedelic pop is built upon the foundation of the Beach Boys and the Zombies, their sound is undeniably fresh. With The Rollo Treadway, Sandholm has crafted his own style—often combining dark lyrics with cheery music to create an album so sonically intriguing that it should be listened to in its entirety.
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"...They bring a freshness, wit and intelligence to their work that's pretty rare these days. I defy anyone not to like this, their debut album." - Bolachas Gratis
Track Listing
01. Kidnapped
02. Rua Gararu 188
03. You Laugh, I Cry
04. Dear Mr. Doe
05. Friday's Child
06. The Seahorse
07. Coast's Clear
08. Charlie
09. All Heads Turn
10. She's Got Me
11. Avenue X
12. The Children Of Table 34
13. Time To Dream
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