CLARK THE BAND
The Woods
Zunior
· Meet singer-songwriter John Tielli, the talented little brother of Martin (Rheostatics), who evidently shares the same knack for crafting stately pieces of sonic art. Guest stars include Jeremy Gara (The Arcade Fire), Andrew McCormack (Wooden Stars), Ryan Myrshall (Local Rabbits), Mike Dubue and Phil Bova (Hi Lo Trons).
From the rootsy start of the tumbling lead track on The Woods, Clark the Band casts a skeptical glance upon the hustle and bustle of urban life. Tielli’s earthy voice motions to a pastoral escapism where stargazing is best done through a windshield, and anxiety, not for trying, can’t be left in the rear-view mirror. Throughout their second release, Clark peppers a mostly hushed and intimate affair with feverish interludes and a constant barrage of unpredictable, brainy hooks. It’s a sweet surprise.
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