The Panda Band - This Vital Chapter
Reviewed by david
Putting the excessive number of ursine-related band names aside, The Panda Band brings forth an ambitious set of orchestrated pop music with a hint of psychedelia on This Vital Chapter. The Aussies' debut was released by Filter US Recordings, which of course is the company with the music magazine under the same name--such authorities on music are bound to release only quality, and this is no exception. The dozen-track album is replete with strings and brass, rollicking, resplendent melodies, and an overall excellent take on a common style--forefathers Modest Mouse, the Flaming Lips and the Super Furry Animals would be proud. Download "Eyelashes" [www.filterusrecordings.com]