Pearlfishers - Across the Milky Way (13 tracks) +Album Reviews

One of the greatest pop gems

Benjamin J. Neiman | Phila., Pa. United States | 02/12/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This blew me away. Quite simply, this is one of the finest pop albums of the last 10 years. As far as I am concerned, the new greats of pop are the Pearlfishers, the Wondermints, and Dada. The Pearlies are definitely the bomb. If you like sophisticated melodic pop with great hooks and flashes of Bacharach and Brian Wilson, this is for you."

Lack of summer, folks?

jackie_p_cortez | Italy | 10/10/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"So here you are. Winter's on its way, and snow maybe, too. You all know well the time when the air gets cold and you're just thinking you really should have your sweaters out of your wardrobe...we all do. Summer seems so far behind...but believe, it's just a little step behind. This record is the perfect item to bring you in the summertime again. It is you key to feel summer in winter, or just to put a smile on ypur face, during a rainy afternoon in November. Simply great and not the same happy-record. Fresh and shiny moments are followed by darker and jazzy songs just as cool summer nights follow the warmest summer days, with a fine taste of the best '60 pop and a romantic mood living through the lines. Who doesn't need to sail away across the milky way sometimes? I love it. See you among the stars."

Personal and catchy

Richard S. Ledford | 09/02/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Probably like you I had never heard anything about this group (essentially a one man band). However, it grabs you right from the start. It is engaging without being small minded- you will be listening to it even after the initial buzz wears off. It is music on the softer side- romantic but not sentimental. Clearly, there are echos of Brian Wilson and others, but it is not a mere imitation- it speaks from an individual voice. I highly recommend it."

A Cinematic Quality To The Songs!

Richard S. Ledford | Provo, Utah | 03/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Across The Milky Way was released in the summer of 2001 and was the first Pearlfishers release in the U.S.. Many songs on this album have a cineatic feel and universal appeal. It is THE GREAT SOUNDTRACK ALBUM TO THE MOVIE THAT NEVER WAS! Movie and music moguls (the likes of Cameron Crowe, et. al.) should take note. Several songs from this album would have integrated nicely into a soundtrack context. The lyrics seem to be more personal and reflective than on previous albums. This album also incorporates more keyboards and lush, string arrangements in many of the songs. Here are some of the album highlights:

Across The Milky Way- Reviewers have compared this song to McCartney's Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey. In addition, the song is reminiscent of America's song, Daisy Jane.

I Was A Cowboy- This track sounds a little like Scarborough fair by Simon and Garfunkel.

Sweet William- This song has a strong High Llamas influence with its combination of banjo with strings (cf. the album Hawaii by the H.L.s).

Vampires Of Camelon- A pensive and beautiful instrumental which could have easily been written by Burt Bacharach.

Paint On A Smile- This song, with its brisk tempo and triple meter has the feel of the song, My Favorite Things from The Sound Of Music (only jazzy). The bass clarinet adds a mischievous quality to the mood of the song.

We'll Be The Summer- My personal favorite track. It is a breezy song which could be a strong contender in a movie about young love. Shine It Out is another contender.

Here is a brief overview of the band:

The Pearlfishers, from Glasgow, are a retro alternative pop band with musical influences from the late 60s and early 70s. They are perhaps THE MOST MELODIC, "HOOK-LADEN" BAND IN THE WORLD! Their intelligent lyrics express the vicissitudes of contemporary life. These, combined with their strong, melodic hooks, interesting chord progressions and tempo changes result in ultimate "ear candy." Their musical influences include Brian Wilson, Paul mccartney, Todd Rundgren and Burt Bacharach. David Scott, chief 'pearlie" (composer, vocalist, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist- whew!) has an uncanny sense of melody which comes along only once in awhile. Their music generally remains warm, sunny and minfectious even in the midst of their occasional, "dark" lyrics. And in spite of their musical influences, the Pearlfishers maintain their own distinctive sound!

This was the first pearlfishers C.D. I purchased and is still one of my favorites. it easily qualifies for a five-star rating."

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	Pearlfishers Across the Milky Way Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock Track Listings (13) - Disc #1 Across The Milky Way New Stars I Was A Cowboy Steady With You Sweet William The Vampires Of Camelon We'll Be The Summer Snow On The Pines Paint On A Smile Everything Works Out Shine It Out When the Highway Ends Is It Any Wonder?
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