Search - Frank Bango :: Unstudied Sea

A nice, intelligent, low-key, indie rock record

Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com | ...in Middle America | 02/20/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a fan of Brooklyn-based power-popper Frank Bango for many years now, and was mystified by my own muted reaction to this fine album (his third, I believe...) I think it just took a long time to settle into my subconscious; I listened to it several times when it first came out, but couldn't quite formulate an articulate response to the songs. Now, revisiting it a few months later, I find myself as delighted with it as I was with his earlier albums. Bango has a playful sense of wordplay and strong ear for simple melodic hooks, which invite favorable comparisons to Dave Edmunds, Elvis Costello and Graham Parker... He's still "got it," and is crafting some of the nicest, most mature independent pop music out there today. Worth checking out!"

A Gem of a Record

J. White | Venice, CA | 06/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This record has slowly seeped into my consciousness. It struck me as an interesting record right away but then it got under my skin. the songs are addictive and upon more listens it became apparent to me that the record has an amazing perspective. What seem to be love songs turn out to be incredibly positive world views. The production is very sparse but still manages to sound lush. Bango's voice is truly unique. Some people might not like the nasal quality to his voice but I find it charming and extremely sincere. This record will find a special place in pop history. I can't wait to discover more."