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PENNYROYAL + THE SUDDEN LOVELYS
PENNYROYAL:
Minneapolis' own Pennyroyal is best known for the raw, country-tinged vocal performances of front-woman Angie Oase and her harmonica duels with co-songwriter Ethan Rutherford. After writing songs together for a few months, Oase and Rutherford recruited Jake Mohan and Bill Hoben and recorded their first album, Sad Face/Glad Face, which was hailed by Star-Tribune music critic Chris Riemenschneider as "one of the best releases of 2011."
In 2012, the band returned with the EP Places, featuring the singles "Minot" and "Monday Tuesday" (which had become staples of their energetic live shows). The EP found a home on the Current and Cities 97, propelled them on tour, and topped Hymie's Vintage Records' "Best of 2012."
Now Pennyroyal is proud to release their highly anticipated full-length follow-up, Baby I'm Against It. Recorded and co-produced by Ed Ackerson (Polara, BNLX), this is everything a sophomore effort should be: sonically agile, expansive, and ambitiousan album whose songs examine the gritty and difficult (though often danceable) themes of breakup and dislocation. Each song on the album captures a distinct mood: "M List" and the feverish "An Official Statement" plot electronic loops against walls of guitar; "Did You Really Mean It," "Dallas," and "Last I Had" are spare and aching ballads; "Go Quiet" and "Record Machine" flirt with disco. It's a complicated and rewarding album that eschews easy categorization, but with each song the portrait the band has created, of a relationship in its final stages, comes stunningly into view.
The Sudden Lovelys:
Shortly after, they released a six song EP titled "Songs From A Hallway" which was recorded in the hallway of their home in Nordeast Minneapolis. In 2011, after their first ever nationwide tour, they graduated to a humble home studio in the basement and proceeded to record three full length albums. The albums were released unofficially as Part 1: "Red Rose In A Yellow Army," Part 2: "Big White Circle," and Part 3: "Liquid Silver." Each album has it's own vibe along with a raw and organic sound, due to the fact that the bulk of the recording was done live and in one or two takes. Red Rose In a Yellow Army is quiet, calm and is focused more on story telling. Big White Circles shows some teeth and intensity while mixing in a few charmers. Liquid Silver is deep lyrically and at times dark in nature. In 2012, after recording an album intended for the entire family titled, "In A Musical World," The Sudden Lovelys released a double album of studio recordings called "Fiasco." These 30 recordings were completed just before The Sudden Lovelys officially formed in 2010. Fiasco is considered the true beginning of the band. The Lovelys' music has a message of substance, in some songs you have to listen closely to catch it, others not so much. Some songs are quiet and pretty, some are haunting and dark. Some are sweet and charming, some are raw and aggressive.
The Lovelys are very proud of what they're able to accomplish completely independently. As far as the music is concerned, Daniel writes, plays guitar, sings, and kicks a vintage red suitcase like a bass drum. Paige also sings, slaps a cymbal with a tambourine, and plays a slew of funky hand percussion. While performing, their biggest joy is the connection shared with a responsive audience. There is a humble passion and honesty in their live show that can not be denied.
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LocationIcehouse (View)
2528 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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