Palodine biography, Palodine discography
Tarnished Records (837101178839)CD coming back in stock soon.Mazzy StarPJ Harvey16 HorsepowerlinksPalodine's WebsitePalodine on MySpaceTarnished RecordsnotesChildren of Coal Miners, Southern Preachers and Mormon Immigrants don't usually make for good rock music candidates, but in the case of Palodine they bring with them an underlying power and intensity which tests the boundaries of dark American music.Before meeting each other, guitarist Michael Aryn and singer Katrina Whitney had virtually parallel music experiences.Brian Baker, Amplifier MagazineWhen guitarist Michael Aryn and vocalist Katrina Whitney came together as Palodine, each had done time with a number of bands across a broad variety of styles, including experimental and straightforward takes on gothic, folk, country and shoegaze.Jason Brooks, Palodine makes introspective but wildly intense roots music, a shambling soundscape that draws in turns on the swirling buzz of psychedelic folk, the dark storytelling ethic of country and the sonic density and emotional frenzy of shoegaze.Depending on which style Aryn and Whitney allow to bubble to the surface within each song on their debut album, Desolate Son, the pair fashion a shifting sound that suggests a boozy, bluesy summit between the atmospheric haze of Mazzy Star and the dusty moan of 16 Horsepower.The effect of listening to Desolate Son is similar to those desired of homeopathic magic when welded for good.To wit: despite its dark exterior, concealed within is a heart of gold.This music is organic, alive, ethereal, bittersweet and darkly romantic all at once.Century with rock music into a pure synthesis.Without a major chord in sight, Palodine's brooding, insidious sound is certainly not recommended for partying.American West Coast acts such as Jefferson Airplane and Quicksilver Messenger Service, with the songs, all written by singer Katrina Whitney and guitarist Michael Aryn, constituting an intense, hypnotic trip of almost nightmare proportions.It is very easy to do this kind of stuff badly, and it is a style prone to extremes of pretentiousness, but there is a compelling directness and thoughtfulness in the arrangements here, which ensures that the whole thing is carried off effectively and avoids any of the looming pitfalls.If you think Tarnation is too cheerful or the Walkabouts too rocking, Palodine will be right up your alley.Relentless dark rain of apocalypse beneath stumbling cries of mercyauthor: Chris Estey, Three Imaginary GirlsAn ode to this American way of life can be heard in all its mordant power on Seattle band Palodine's traumatically tender and awesomely affecting Desolate Son.Current Advertisers Sign InHelp improve Yahoo!View RSS FeedMake money with Yahoo!Shopping APIs, now powering Yahoo!Learn more about our paid syndication program.Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only.Click to see all Palodine items.Write a review on Desolate Son!Write a review on Palodine!Cover art shown may vary from art on actual albums.This user has either cancelled their membership, or their account has been deleted.When guitarist Michael Aryn and vocalist Katrina Whitney came together as Palodine, each had done time with a number of bands across a broad variety of styles, including experimental and straightforward takes on gothic, folk, country and shoegaze.Jason Brooks, Palodine makes introspective but wildly intense roots music, a shambling soundscape that draws in turns on the swirling buzz of psychedelic folk, the dark storytelling ethic of country and the sonic density and emotional frenzy of shoegaze.The two teamed up with bassist John Nichols who was later replaced by current bassist Matt Livingston.Low's first album, I Could Live in Hope (1994) was hailed as "slowcore," due to the band's minimalist soundscapes and the beautiful harmonies, which stood in stark contrast to the era's grunge movement.Low continued to work with varied producers and released a constant stream of critically acclaimed albums.Low's latest album, The Great Destroyer, released on Sub Pop Records in 2005 , has received unanimous critical praise."It's then that you realise how beautiful acquiescence can be."Palodine hails from Seattle, and the one and only Don Yates of KEXP says of them, ""Dark moody rock informed by both hazy, psychedelic rock and rootsy country folk in ways reminicient of Jesse Sykes, Bright Black Morning Light, Tarnation, and Mazzy Star."For more information, visit www.Genre: Alternative Country, Folk Rock Related Artists: 16 Horsepower, Nick Cave Denver born David Eugene Edwards began his musical career as the charismatic frontman for the alternative country band 16 Horsepower.Opening the show is The Willard Grant Conspiracy Duo and Palodine.The WGC Duo is Robert Fisher and David Michael Curry (WGC, Thalkia Zedek, Bonnie Prince Billy).Palodine hails from Seattle, and the one and only Don Yates of KEXP says of them, ""Dark moody rock informed by both hazy, psychedelic rock and rootsy country folk in ways reminicient of Jesse Sykes, Bright Black Morning Light, Tarnation, and Mazzy Star."Children of Coal Miners, Southern Preachers and Mormon Immigrants don't usually make for good rock music candidates, but in the case of Palodine they bring with them an underlying power and intensity which tests the boundaries of dark American music.The result is a provocative portrayal of violence, remorse, and final words.
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