FREELANCE WHALES are a GENERATOR that outputs jams. Jams stacked to the ^ 2ND FLOOR. /// The Burning Ear

don’t fix my smile, life is long enough

♫ Frelance Whales – Generator ^ 2nd Floor

I struggle with finding music to accompany my mellower times. Whitest Boy Alive is one of my top artists on Last.fm, not because they are one of my all-time favorites, but as a band with 2 solid chill-out albums, they are my frequent go-to for those moods. Freelance Whales ave just stepped into the ring with their debut, Weathervanes, and it sounds like the perfect soundtrack for fall. “Generator ^ 2nd Floor” is one of the bouncier tracks on their debut (so it’s not a surprise it would appeal the most to me) but it’s also the best track about accepting death since Jack Peñate’s “Let’s All Die.” Their softer fare is equally appealing and the whole album is like ice cream melting on hot pie: sweet and satisfying, with just a bit of a sugar high. Where does this magical music come from? Freelance Whales hail from Brooklyn, where they are known to play in subway stations and use instruments like the harmonium, banjo, glockenspiel, and waterphone. With tools like that it’s no surprise that they channel a bit of Sufjan Stevens, especially on the breathily-sung “Broken Horse.”

♫ Freelance Whales – Broken Horse

I recommend Sufjan get’s his next state-themed album rolling ASAP because Freelance Whales have already took his place this fall. Or not, Suffy. Stay lazy with your years-old King Of Indie crown. It’s time for a regime change anyway. If you like what you hear then buy Weathervanes at eMusic or iTunes. Seriously. Oh, and check out the fantastic live perfomance of “Generator ^ 2nd Floor.” Singing about death at midnight in the abandoned farm was never so fun and cuddly.

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Written by: Brandon on September 30, 2009.

Tagged as: Freelance Whales, Sufjan Stevens

http://www.last.fm/user/K4TERTOTS katie

sounds a bit like I Was a Cub Scout don’t you think? the vocals at least.
http://www.last.fm/user/K4TERTOTS katie

sounds a bit like I Was a Cub Scout don’t you think? the vocals at least.
Brandon @ TBE

Hmmmm… I hadn't noticed. I will have to go back to my IWACS tracks!
Gabriel 7

Both tracks are cool, will explore the album and hope to discover more jems. Thanks for the post.

G7
Gabriel 7

Both tracks are cool, will explore the album and hope to discover more jems. Thanks for the post.

G7
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