Angels in the Attic

Pasadena Weekly
"...meaningful lyrics set to light, catchy melodies and sung by a captivatingly pretty voice. She has a gift for distilling universal experiences and presenting them with real emotion that avoids icky sentiment through craft and gentle humor. Hearing her songs is often like listening to a good friend---a friend with an open heart and a knack for storytelling."

Product Description
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Angels in the Attic

Angels in the Attic,Debra Davis,M S Distributing Co.,Introspective, pop/rock with hooks that dig deep and make you think,Popular Music

Average customer rating: A Doorway Into Darkness Wow Do Not "Passover" absolutely great The sound of potential

Passover The Black Angels Manufacturer: Light In The Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Carnavas The Black Angels Baby 81 Magic Potion Return to Cookie Mountain (with Bonus Tracks) ASIN: B000EPF76S Release Date: 2006-04-11

Tracks:

1. Young Men Dead
2. The First Vietnamese War
3. The Sniper at the Gates of Heaven
4. The Prodigal Sun
5. Black Grease
6. Manipulation
7. Empire
8. Better Off Alone
9. Bloodhounds on My Trail
10. Call to Arms

Amazon.com

Every now and again a band capable of not just capturing the spirit of a bygone era but portraying it with uncanny authenticity and accuracy arrives, and in an era where music lovers seem increasingly ravenous for psychedelic-inflected rock, Austin's the Black Angels are precisely that act. Following on the heels of their recent Turn On, Tune In, Drone Out EP, the quintet transports listeners to a land of napalm-bright LSD flashbacks with an elegantly unholy sound that proves both eerie and ethereal. "Young Men Dead" and "The Sniper at the Gates of Heaven" walk the line between celebratory dance and grief-filled dirge. These tracks unnerve the conscious mind with unsettling drones and vocals that seem to have emerged from some parallel universe where the struggle, strife, promise, and even the seedy underbelly of the Love Generation lives on in each primal drum beat and louder-than-loud bent note from a guitar that could not have been built anywhere on Earth, but has been drenched with the sweat and blood of a generation on the verge of either victory or collapse. If there is an act in American popular music with a future brighter and vaster than the cosmos, the Black Angels are it. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

A Doorway Into Darkness.......2007-06-01

Droning dirges, dark lyrics, desolation, heavy psychedelia... if this is your cup of tea, you will love The Black Angels. Their music evokes a sense of deterioration, a sense of longing, and yet, somehow, a sense of hope. They present a musical vision of hell, and they play as if their lives depend upon finding their way out.

If The Black Angels sound so dire, why do I enjoy their music so much? I have to say it is because they connect with me on a level below that of conscious or rational thought, which leads to "letting go" while listening. They connect with me at gut level, with little or no pretense. The musical arrangements are simple, but beneath the simplicity lies complexity, found in the lyrics, in the reverb-laden production, in the overall sound of quiet desperation that suggests an inner determination to survive the roller-coaster of human emotions in one piece. The musicians present the listener with a universal sort of primal scream, and thus the music has become therapeutic for me with repeated listening.

According to the band credits in the CD, the organist plays "drone machine". From what I could tell when I saw this group play live recently, that is an apt description. Adding to the drone, one band member played an electric sitar. The whole of the sound is very psychedelic, stripping away outer layers of emotions to reveal something much deeper and heavier: reality. The band provides a doorway into darkness. It's like they are describing an emotional worst-case scenario, or a bad trip... but the listener is left with a feeling that maybe life isn't as bad as all that, or that "this too shall pass".

Take a long drive at night, and put this CD in your player. Embrace the darkness of the Black Angels, and be uplifted!

Wow.......2007-05-25

You would think a band that sounds like so many others (BRMC, Dead Meadow, Warlocks, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spacemen 3) and doesn't really do anything extraordinary musically on its debut full-length would be destined to fail.

Then along come The Black Angels to prove you wrong.

Relying almost entirely on one tempo (plodding), one sound (fuzzy) and one style (60s psych rock filtered through the blues) would seem so plain in any other band's hands, but The Black Angels provide enough youhtful vigor and earnestness in what it is doing to completely floor you.

From start to finish (even on the 'lackluster' cuts like First Vietnamese War and Better Off Alone) The Black Angels pull you up by the nostrils and then drag you through a nigthmarish world that is oh-so-scary because it is real, it is now, and it is here.

Young Men Dead, Sniper at the Gates of Heaven, The Prodigal Sun, Black Grease and Manipulation are great songs sure to stand the test of time. That song about the Vietnam War (One, two, three what are we fightin for....) is good but dates itself; The Blacks Angels deal in pointed criticisms that are vague enough to make sense now or the next time the United States decides to play schoolyard bully and push some poor people around.

The political messages coupled with classic scuzzy blues-based rock mesh into one fine album. Chalk me up for first in line when the next album by The Black Angels comes out.

Do Not "Passover".......2007-04-20

What a wonderful and creative debut. Bottom line: If Jim Morrison were alive today, this is the band he would be in. Be sure to catch them live, they sound great.

absolutely great.......2007-04-04

I really really love this cd.. But If you are not a fan of Psychidelic rock music then this may not be for you.. But if you do! Then i would definetly recommend this cd

The sound of potential.......2007-03-27

There are things that I adore about this record. Overall, the sound is amazing. Big, reverberating, clangy and stoned. The playing is top notch, but it's the lyrics that sometimes make me roll my eyes. While I appreciate a good anti-war song as much as anyone, some of the wording here is just a little corny. I chalk it up to the fact that The Black Angels are a very young band, and just go along for the ride. If these guys keep it up, they have the potential to become one of the best bands around.

Oh yeah- almost every song reminds me of either "The End" or "The Unknown Soldier" by the Doors, but hey, that's not a bad thing.

Average customer rating: Preconceived Epiphanies Lolla '07 Black angels sing Awesome, totally awesome Good Psychedelic music at its best

The Black Angels The Black Angels Manufacturer: Light in the Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Passover Surgery The Morning After Girls You in Reverse Pikul ASIN: B000BHAO62 Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Black Grease
2. The First Vietnamese War
3. Winter '68
4. Manipulation

Album Description

Light In The Attic Records proudly presents the debut of The Black Angels. Armed with the home-grown mantra 'Turn On, Tune In, Drone Out' from deep in the heart of Texas, The Black Angels ring real and rugged like a red moonlit night. Formed in May of 2004, the band's sanctimonious holy racket was born out of life-long friendships drawn up in blood and sealed with a kiss. Their self proclaimed 'Native American Drone `N' Roll' genre has progressed from communal living and the members eclectic upbringings; Bassist Ryan was born on a cult compound, guitarist Bland is the real deal son of a Texas preacher man, organ player Raines grew up in a mortuary, and drummer Bailey and vocalist Maas believe a little girl in a red linen dress haunts the group's home. Taking their name from the classic Velvet Underground tune 'The Black Angel's Death Song', these Angels are far more than classic revisionists with extensive record collections. This is heavy-duty psychedelic rock with an incessant primitive beat that echoes the spirit of the 13th Floor Elevators and early Stones as witnesses to one of their epic 3-hour multimedia hometown performances will attest. The Black Angels reverberate madly with shards of fuzzed out guitar, submarine bass lines, tom-tom fuelled drumming, kaleidoscopic keys, and world-weary singing. With strong success in and around the out-skirts of Austin, a city literally exploding with music, it was the prolific hard working band's sold-out west coast summer 2005 tour that generated increased domestic and overseas buzz; including solid press coverage and exclusive spins on BBC Radio by Zane Lowe. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Preconceived Epiphanies Lolla '07.......2007-04-14

Life changed today. Ridiculously impressive. Reviewing List for Lolla '07 for things I want to check out come August and CCRRRRRRRRRRUUNNCCCHHHH!!!! Pulverized by an incredible band. Not a Neil Young fan but this is what his voice must sound like when he is run down by a slow locomotive engineered by Iggy. I can smell J.M's dirty leathers. Natives scream and eyes peel back to see the sound. How am I hearing Joy Division through all this storm. Inspiration and jealousy are best seved room temperature. Half way through this album on Rhapsody while writing this. No need to tell you to buy this because if you listen.... you will.

Black angels sing.......2007-03-11

The Black Angels are rock'n'roll, pure'n'simple -- they have raw, gritty, intense, droning rock music, redolent of the desert and a shaman's chant. It doesn't hurt that the singer sounds like a bluesier Jim Morrison.

And before they turned out an amazing full-length debut, the Black Angels put out a small EP that showed off some of their best songs. "The Black Angels" won't have much that's new for people who've heard "Passover," but it's a brilliant introduction for people who want some real, sinewy rock.

It opens with the droning guitars and wall-of-sound bass of "Black Grease," which languidly stretches itself over the epic melody. "Slow, you kept me in that storm/You showed me things galore/Made me want much more/And now denied/The things I saw inside," Alex Maas intones in a raw, soulful voice.

It's followed by two songs that also crop up on the debut: "The First Vietnamese War," a sprawling, tightly wound rocker that drones through a rippling melody and some killer riffs, erupting into an epic sprawl of keyboard and guitar. It's absolute mind-blowing and sensually frightening.

... which is when we switch over to the retro-sixties swirls of "Manipulation," which sounds like a long-lost Rolling Stones song (but with better vocals). And there's a song exclusive to this EP: "Winter '68," a swirling little B-side with murky vocals and what sounds like guitar wailing.

Basically, they're blending really raw blues music with swirling, dark psychedelica. It's an unlikely-sounding kind of music, but the Black Angels pull it off with exceptional skill. If there were any justice in the music world, these guys would be chart-toppers.

Granted, "Winter '68" isn't quite as good as the other three songs -- it seems to have less of a melody, and Maas sounds like he's singing through a blanket. Not bad, yet not brilliant. But the other songs are simply phenomenal -- raw, droning guitars and fuzz bass twisted into fiery riffs and looping melodies, as well as some solid drums. The effect is just hypnotic.

And Maas's voice is just great for this kind of music -- he sounds rough and weatherbeaten, like an old shaman who decided to form a band. He groans, murmurs, and intones softly, through the rather simplstic lyrics about storms, girls with pale blue eyes, and wars in Vietnam.

The Black Angels' music is a bit like a fine wine -- it takes a little while to sink in, but when it has, it's intoxicating. And this is a good introduction.

Awesome, totally awesome.......2006-03-21

This cd kills, I don't know how many times I replayed it the first day I got it. Can't wait for a full length to come out. Oh and check them out live, I saw them in January at a free show at Austin's finest venue Emos, and they were great. Their sound is retro without being that annoying we're super retro thing, ya know how that can get old fast. Anyway this thing rocks so buy it, and force your friends to listen.

Good.......2006-02-21

A very droney sounding Austin band with influences from the Velvet Underground hence their band name. If this EP is just a hint at their LP they could be the next big thing in the underground scene. Worth the listen if you're looking for something new-wait for the longplayer and some press if you're economical and/or a pawn.

Psychedelic music at its best.......2006-02-13

The Black Angels are a local favourite of mine. I've seen them live twice, and plan to see them again many more times. They're incredible people, and incredible artists-- their playing is top.

Their take on Psychedelic music is very refreshing. Their most obvious influence is (also from Austin) the legendary 13th Floor Elevators; but their love of BRMC, Warlocks, BJM, and countless other contemporary neo-Psychedelic acts makes their music a combonation of many good things. This EP is very, very good. "The First Vietnamese War" (hypnotic when heard live...) is excellent, and "Manipulation" is also another favourite of mine.

Keep a lookout for their full-length, which is coming out on April 11th on Light in the Attic Records.

Average customer rating: What an amazing talent! You'll love it Angels in the Attic Great lyrics, meaningful music---can't get it out of my head

Angels in the Attic Debra Davis Manufacturer: Fma ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Uninvited Guests Complete ASIN: B00000JG20 Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

1. Angels in the Attic
2. Enemy
3. Begin Again
4. Moon Upon My Shoulder
5. Where Does It Hurt?
6. In Your Pocket
7. I Am Home
8. I Don't Wanna Be That Cool
9. The Way Things Used To Be
10. Childhood
11. Walking With Grace

Album Description

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Customer Reviews:

What an amazing talent!.......2003-02-14

How can so much talent be stuffed into this tiny little body. She writes, sings, plays, etc.. Debra's writing skill is amazing and she has the voice of an angel! She truly connects with her audience in an intimate way. She introduces you to her cast of characters which makes you feel connected to each song. I too have had the incredible pleasure of seeing her live. Her show is definately a must see. My daugter and I sing along in the car. Debra....come to New York!!!!!

You'll love it.......1999-12-05

This is one of the most uplifting albums I have ever heard. I have seen her live, and loved watching this collection of songs evolve into what they are now. It took a little getting used to at first, but it was definitely worth it. I reccomend that you not only check out the album, but go see her live. You won't regret it.

Angels in the Attic.......1999-12-01

Wonderfull:-) Great lyrics and melody. Diffrent change in music. Loved songs: In My Pocket and Angels in the Attic

Great lyrics, meaningful music---can't get it out of my head.......1999-08-08

What a great songwriter! I can't get these songs out of my head...got the CD and love it. She should be on the Lilith Fair...Angels in the Attic is incredible, I Am Home makes me cry...Where Does It Hurt...there are so many great songs!

Average customer rating: Angels in the attic Deep, meaningful fun songs You'll love it Angels in the Attic Great lyrics, meaningful music---can't get it out of my head

Angels in the Attic Debra Davis Manufacturer: Blossom ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004TTJH Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

1. Angels in the Attic
2. Enemy
3. Begin Again
4. Moon Upon My Shoulder
5. Where Does it Hurt?
6. In Your Pocket
7. I Am Home
8. I Don't Wanna Be That Cool
9. The Way Things Used To Be
10. Childhood
11. Walking With Grace

Album Description

Introspective, catchy pop/rock a la Sheryl Crow meets Carole King rooted in Joni Mitchell. Positive, empowering, revealing stories and words to live by (and sing along to!)

Customer Reviews:

Angels in the attic.......2000-11-05

Incredible! You will love the entire CD. You know how you get new music and you like maybe half the songs. Not with Debra, the entire CD is great. You will listen to it over and over. It's upbeat and original. The music will put you in a GREAT MOOD. And... She's great live. If you ever get a chance to see her don't miss it. Visit her web site at Debra Davis.com. for live performance dates.

Deep, meaningful fun songs.......2000-06-23

Debra's CD was refreshing and innovative. It was a nice change from the typical secular music. Her song "I Am Home" made me feel 11 all over again. I hope we have the honor of more music in the future. A must buy! This is our favorite CD of the year!

You'll love it.......1999-12-05

This is one of the most uplifting albums I have ever heard. I have seen her live, and loved watching this collection of songs evolve into what they are now. It took a little getting used to at first, but it was definitely worth it. I reccomend that you not only check out the album, but go see her live. You can check the website (debradavis.com) to find out when she will be playing near you. You won't regret it.

Angels in the Attic.......1999-12-01

Wonderfull:-) Great lyrics and melody. Diffrent change in music. Loved songs: In My Pocket and Angels in the Attic

Great lyrics, meaningful music---can't get it out of my head.......1999-08-08

What a great songwriter! I can't get these songs out of my head...got the CD and love it. She should be on the Lilith Fair...Angels in the Attic is incredible, I Am Home makes me cry...Where Does It Hurt...there are so many great songs!

Average customer rating:

Angels in the Snow Michael Burgess Manufacturer: Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008MLK4 Release Date: 2002-09-02

Tracks:

1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
2. He Is Born
3. Heavenly Night
4. I Heard The Bells
5. Sleep Holy Babe
6. Huron Carol
7. I Wonder As I Wander
8. Ave Maria
9. Who Is He In Yonder Stall?
10. Arms Open Wide
11. Away In A Manger
12. Silent Night

Average customer rating:

Better Off Alone Black Angels Manufacturer: Light in the Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PGTI5W Release Date: 2007-05-29

Album Description

2007 CD single from Texas rockers The Black Angels, pulled from their album Passover. 'Better Off Alone' is a sultry, slow jamming slab of droning Blues Rock. This is a band who claim to live in a haunted house, which might explain the spooky atmosphere they manage to conjure up in this song, which pounds out its ominous, Psychedelic beats under singer Christian Bland's southern drawl. Light In The Attic.

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