The Twilight Babies
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Alternative ectronica pop/rock
Status:
Most recent release, monster ep (2005)
See also:
Twilight Babies' MySpace page
Comparisons:
Two Loons for Tea
Covers/own material:
Own; occasional covers
General comments:
Alternative pop/rock with some beats and synths in the background. More pop than electronica, though with an electronic base. Alison Lewis has a high-ish, raspy voice, and the songs are interestingly constructed. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
if you want me to i could write it down
Recordings:
- if you want me to i could write it down (2002)
- middle of something (2004)
- monster ep (2005)
if you want me to i could write it down
Release info:
2002—self-released
Availability:
Unknown
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Adam Walker, Alison Lewis, Mikey Brown
Comments:
I find this album stuck in my head from the very first track, "Piper Cried" which drives its hooks deeply into my head. So many of the songs here do the same thing—just get stuck in my mind so I want to play them over and over. It's a really strong collection and highly recommended. (Neile)
middle of something
Release info:
2004—self-released—o&la002
Availability:
Unknown
Ecto priority:
Recommended for those who liked the first album
Group members:
Mikey Brown—electric guitar, acoustic guitar, q-chord, clarinet, harp, keys, vocals
Alison Lewis—vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, cello
Adam Walker—beats, bass, synths
Produced by:
The Twilight Babies
Comments:
I can't pin down exactly why, but I much prefer their first album to this. When I listen to this one, I like it just fine, but the first album got entirely stuck in my player and I kept hitting the repeat button. There's nothing wrong with this one but it just doesn't have that kind of magic for me. (Neile)
monster ep
Release info:
2005—self-released—6 88981 04832 9
Availability:
Unknown
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Alison Lewis, Adam Walker, Mikey Brown
Comments:
This is catchy and interesting, and nearly as compelling as if you want me to i could write it down. It makes me very interested to hear their next full-length offering. (Neile)Thrilling ectronica with cool vocals. The songs on Monster have plenty of hooks and even the remixes at the end have their point. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
