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Now we're very happy to welcome into this rich pop tradition The Umbrellas, who,
after one well-received tape/single, are sure to dazzle with their new self-titled
debut album.
Classic indiepop infuences are very much in evidence here, from The Byrds to
Orange Juice, The Pastels, Comet Gain and Belle & Sebastian, along with a
noticeable garage- pop/ Paisley Underground favor that is a hallmark of San
Francisco's best bands. The Umbrellas' area DIY roots run deep, from previous
bands to jobs at local record shops and venues to their warm, distinctive homerecorded sound. Brilliantly catchy lead- off single "She Buys Herself Flowers"
introduces us to a band that's both intimately conversant with indiepop history
but also unburdened by it, a band with the song-crafting chops and spirit to take
familiar elements and create for themselves a fresh new sound.
The album goes from strength to strength, studded with pop gems like "Near
You," "Lonely" and "Pictures." They're tunes that sound like classics from the frst
listen, and when taken all together give you the distinct impression of a group of
friends who write and play for their own pleasure, with a sense of ease that's
readily apparent with every note. Songs like "Summer" and "City Song" are at once
heavily evocative of SF but also universal, the work of a terrifc young band who
have struck on something as timeless and elemental as all great pop.
Tracklist
Lonely
Near You
Autumn
Happy
It's True
She Buys Herself Flowers
Pictures
Galine
Never Available
Summer
City Song
A.M.