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"Anchored" is the debut solo release for Jon DeRosa (Aarktica), a work of cinematic pop in a dark troubadour style reminiscent of Lou Reed or Robert Wyatt, with rich songs belying a quiet and dark lyrical violence. |
In Stock Shipping Weight: 1.00 units Quantity in Basket: None Log In to use our Wish List ![]() Limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies. UPC: 670541286579 Label: Silber Records Catalog ID: Silber 103 Squidco Product Code: 15158 Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2011 Country: USA Packaging: Paper foldover in a plastic sleeve Instruments recorded by Matt Roth at Olive Juice Studio, NYC. Vocals and additional instruments recorded by Charles Newman at Serious Business, NYC and Mother West, NYC. Personnel: Jon DeRosa-vocals, guitars, bass Claudia Chopek-violin Julia Kent-cello Sam Lazzara-drums, vibraphone Lorraine Lelis-backing vocals Jon Natchez-trumpet, Peck horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, euphonium Kendrick Straugh-pump organ Click an artist name above to see in-stock items for that artist. Highlight an instrument above and click here to Search for albums with that instrument. ![]() ![]() 1. Anchored 4:45 2. Snow Coffin 4:32 3. Ladies In Love 3:33 4. Submarine Bells 3:56 |
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![]() "Anchored is the debut solo release for Jon DeRosa, best known as leader of the Brooklyn-based drone-pop band Aarktica. With his eponymous solo release, DeRosa's sound evolves from the frozen tundra of Aarktica to the deeply enigmatic moan of the open sea. Adding his own rich baritone voice to a landscape dominated by strings, horns and the guitar atmospherics of his previous projects, DeRosa's sonic maturation is one of noir elegance. DeRosa's new musical incarnation is enveloping cinematic pop, a dark troubadour style reminiscent of Lou Reed or Robert Wyatt, or more directly Paul Buchanan of The Blue Nile. In tone, his new work can be compared to Spiritualized, or Echo and the Bunnymen, with the title track, "Anchored" being perhaps DeRosa's own "Ocean Rain." Following is the deception of "Snow Coffin," a sweet lullaby of indie-pop belying a tale of murder and betrayal in the dark of winter. In his brooding ballad "Ladies in Love," DeRosa borrows from the poetry of serial killer Charles Schmid, the notorious "Pied Piper of Tucson." The album closes with a warm lull of vibes and horns in his update of The Chills'"Submarine Bells." DeRosa is notably backed by Julia Kent on cello and Jon Natchez (Beirut/Yellow Ostrich) on horns and woodwinds. Also featured is the voice of Lorraine Lelis (ex-Mahogany,Aarktica). The album was mixed at Mother West in NYC by Charles Newman (Magnetic Fields, Soko, Gospel Music)."-Silber Media Limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies. ![]() Rock and Related Song Based Music |