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The Kinsella family has become akin to an indie Mafia, with most of Chicago as their territory and Tim as their Brando-esque godfather. Cap’n Jazz, Make Believe, Joan of Arc, the Owls, and many more include themselves as projects of the prolific bunch. But one of the more interesting bands to come out […]
The Kinsella family has become akin to an indie Mafia, with most of Chicago as their territory and Tim as their Brando-esque godfather. Cap’n Jazz, Make Believe, Joan of Arc, the Owls, and many more include themselves as projects of the prolific bunch. But one of the more interesting bands to come out of this mini-scene is from two former sidemen to the family - the quietly experimental Sharks And Seals.
Tim Kinsella may appear on two of the songs, but this is completely different from any of his trademark emo-core. Over hypnotically picked guitars, digital bleeps and inventive, clattering percussion, the duo of Joe Tricoli and Todd Mattei whisper, sing and meander. The fact that this all is reminiscent of a more structured Animal Collective is quite ironic given that the album is mostly improvised.
Yes, you heard that right, improvised. And not in a cloying, jam band way either. The songs and structure are loose and wandering, but never get out of hand. The music touches on folk, but doesn’t stay long as it clatters through other, less defined styles, all in a catchy and melodic fashion. The lyrics are obscure in the best possible way, with curious turns of phrase throughout. This is an auspicious debut from a highly original band. 8/10
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