Silversun Pickups

Hi there. Special post today, based not on freshness but on excitement. Noble cause as well, isn't it? I wanted to be passionate for my first Leaky Sparrow post, and I am. I'll do fresher next time I promise.
Two seconds. It's all you need to get into it. Silversun Pickups's music is that exciting you don't need more to pay attention. And you won't stop ‘til the amps cease shaking. This young band from L.A. has just delivered you the best of what inspiration and hormonal disorder can create when combined. Carnavas (2006) is their first LP and it really confirms our high hopes when listening late 2005 to their incredible debut single Kissing Families. Reminding Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, Placebo and so on, the Silversun Pickups have nevertheless their own particular foot print. The rough voice and nervous guitar playing of Brian Aubert, the airy keyboards of Joe Lester make them definitely unique.
Those distant Americans from Silversun Pickups are still sadly unknown down here in Europe, but there forthcoming UK tour scheduled for May and June will hopefully help us to discover them on stage. Don't miss them, they're really a blessing in these times of scarcity.

Sunday Worker

Web: silversunpickups.com
MySpace: myspace.com/silversunpickups

Silversun Pickups - Kissing Families .mp3
Silversun Pickups - Comeback Kid .mp3

YouTube: Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye (on Letterman 12-01-06)