If you heard that a small-town Texas band was chosen to open for notables like Coldplay and Snow Patrol, you’d probably expect one of two things: A) they have a great booking agent, or B) they are very talented. In Eisley’s case, they may indeed have an excellent booking agent, but it wouldn’t be very hard for anyone to sell such a musically gifted band.
Room Noises is the first full-length CD from the group, following up two EP’s from 2003 (Laughing City and Marvelous Things). The result of Eisley’s latest effort is 13 diverse tracks (12 plus a remix) of artistic-yet-approachable melodies. To say that their vocals are impressive is an understatement. The DuPree sisters’ voices seem to float and linger, as if sirens from Greek mythology. Flawless harmonies are everywhere, and instrumental arrangements vary from dark and haunting to light and breezy – not just within the album as a whole, but also within the span of single songs. It should be noted that there are a few remade selections from previous EP’s. While the touchups may not seem drastic, a quick comparison with both versions of a standout like “Memories” easily reveals the improvement. Eisley has gotten better, and at ages varying from the teens to the very early twenties, there’s a good chance this trend will continue. Coldplay may receive awards for their music, but there’s definitely something to be said for their ability to select an opening band. [Reprise] James Wetz
This review was printed in HM Magazine's Mar/Apr Issue #112. To get that issue, with many other reviews, you can order it online or find it at your local newsstand on or after February 25, 2005.
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plenty of paper is one of the best musics i've heard in the past few years!
these girls rules!!
there's one boy in the band too. I highly recommend this album. Good stuff.
I thought there were two guys in the band. Did one quit? I haven't got this album yet, but I'll let you know my thoughts once I get it. I expect good things though. I've heard them before.
Yeah the new Eisley album is awesome. Some of the songs make me cry it's so pretty.
