Description
The Potential Lunatics – Dizzy Spells And Garden Talk / Audio CD 2014
Product Features
- Media Type: CD, Album
- Label: Not On Label (Self-released)
- UPC: None
- Release Date: 2014
- Country: US
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
- Format: Physical CD
Overview
"Dizzy Spells And Garden Talk" is the self-released 2014 album by The Potential Lunatics, an indie alternative rock band known for their eclectic and genre-blending sound. This album showcases their unique style, mixing raw vocals, intricate instrumentation, and thoughtful lyricism that reflect the band’s signature approach to storytelling through music.
Led by siblings Emma and Isaac Simons-Araya, the album offers a sonic journey through diverse themes, from personal reflection to mythological allegories. With Emma's multi-instrumental talents and Isaac’s dynamic drumming and vocals, "Dizzy Spells And Garden Talk" is a celebration of DIY spirit, combining alternative rock with indie experimentation. Songs like "Honey" and "Uppity Women" stand out for their lyrical depth and catchy melodies, while "Medusa's Gallery" showcases the band's ability to mix both the mythical and the modern in their songwriting.
Interesting Facts
- The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Bobbo Byrnes, known for his work with indie bands and his attention to preserving raw, authentic sound.
- Emma Simons-Araya played a wide variety of instruments on this album, including the Lyricon, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, and even the Glockenspiel and Gong, demonstrating her versatile musicianship.
- The band’s artwork and photography were created by close collaborators, including Cecille Simons-Araya, who drew the portrait for the album, and Martha Holland, who contributed to the album’s cowboy-themed photoshoot.
- The track "American Girl" offers a refreshing, indie twist on Americana themes, while "Pandora's Prom" presents a quirky, alternative take on prom culture and the female experience.
Track Listing
- Honey
- American Girl
- Ancestors – Vocals: Beck Elliot
- Girl Goddess #9
- Pandora's Prom
- Bundle Of Skin And Hormones
- Petunias And Posies
- Bell Tower
- Uppity Women
- Medusa's Gallery
Key Credits
- Vocals, Lyricon, Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Piano, Glockenspiel, Gong, Photography (Garden and Cover Photo): Emma Simons-Araya
- Drums, Vocals, Cajón: Isaac Simons-Araya
- Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered By: Bobbo Byrnes
- Vocals on "Ancestors": Beck Elliot
- TPL Portrait Artwork: Cecille Simons-Araya
- Photography (Cowboy Hat Photo): Martha Holland
