Seabird
‘Til We See The Shore
One of the easiest questions a music fan might answer in 2008 will be to prove why Seabird’s debut is one of the year’s best. Simply put, there’s proof to be found in every song. From beginning to end, ‘Til We See The Shore is a fantastic piano-rock album. Need specific examples? Try the swirling piano bridge of "Jargon". Or how about the melodic, infectious Fray-like "Sometimes." Better yet, try the absolutely startling title track that fittingly closes the album that forces the listener to hit "play" all over again. Led by keyboardist/vocalist Aaron Morgan who seemingly studied under Sleeping at Last’s Ryan O’Neal, the music is equal parts modern piano rock movement (Jon McLaughlin, The Fray) and Brit-pop (Keane, Starsailor). The combination is enough to give Credential Records a flagship band that will certainly lead the way forward. [Credential] Matt Conner
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