Maybird
‘Things I Remember
from Earth’
30th Century
Records
Here’s another dose
of that psychedelic pop from Maybird, with nods to
emo and indie. The self-production on the new, 10-song disc “Things I Remember
from Earth” has the band draped in a layered sonic tapestry throughout,
though it doesn’t repeat itself. Each tune seems to have its own stunt or
effect or mood, waiting in the shadows.
Sometimes the
shadows are the effect — whether it’s
a dreamy steel-guitar passage or vocals ensconced in rapturous flight. Josh Netsky’s voice is uniform throughout, but any threat of
monotony is erased by the various melodic options that Netsky
and guitarist Sam Snyder use in their production. Every cut is a gem. Major Tom
would be proud.
Maybird plays at its free record release party on
Friday, May 3, 8 p.m. at Radio Social, 20 Carlson Road. 244-1484. maybirdmusic.com.
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This article appears in May 1-7, 2019.
