The Quarter After "Changes Near"

The sound you hear is brothers Dominic and Robert Campanella (Brian Jonestown Massacre) with prominent twelves string Rickenbacker and rich melodies that are all over the Quarter After’s latest exercise in psychedelic revival. They are joined by a collection of LA musicians including power pop faves Ric Menck (Velvet Crush), Matthew Sweet, Eric Heywood (Son Volt), Probyn Gregory (Wondermints, Brian Wilson Band), and Matthew Sigley (Lovetones, Daytime Frequency). Most of all this is an album that will appeal to fans of Roger McGuinn and The Byrds in all their psychedelic glory. The sonic details in the opener “Sanctuary” set the tone and period-perfect effects take the listener back to 1968. Using the Byrds template is just the beginning for the Campanella brothers, as “She Revolves” swirls with dynamic melodies and CSN styled harmonies. “Counting The Score” has a bit of Graham Parsons country folk style. Another standout is “See How Good It Feels” with cavernous echoing chorus and guitar solo. It is a definite improvement in songwriting over the debut album, as almost everything works here. Some navel gazing songs can also go a long way toward boredom if you’re not too careful (“Winter Song”), but this album is essential listening if you are a fan of The Grip Weeds or The Pillbugs. Listen to the entire album here. Groovy, man.

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