Illustrated Bird (Definitive Edition)

From Absolute Power Pop: The Hangabouts-Illustrated Bird. Continuing today's retro theme, here's the full-length debut from Michigan band The Hangabouts. Unlike the Nuggets-inspired sound of Trolley, The Hangabouts are more Merseyside-influenced with a softer pop sound. 'Love Nothing' opens in this fashion, while 'Doctor Dragon' has an early-to-mid-period Beatles feel. 'November' is more bright pop that will leave a smile on your face, and 'She Hates You' is what Lennon writing a McCartney song might sound like. Elsewhere, the early Byrds-influenced closer 'I'll Get Over It' is another standout. A fine debut and fine evocation of the lighter pop of the 60s. Hangabouts are John Lowry and Gregory Addington. John: Guitars, keyboards, bass, vocals, percussion, recorder Greg: Vocals, bass, guitars, drums, keyboards, percussion, uke Josh Touchton: Drums on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. Ken Greene: Lead guitar on Dr. Dragon. Cover Painting by Shelley Richmond. Album package by John Lowry and Lenny Postiglione. Written, arranged and produced by John and Greg at Earth Studio. Mastered by Dave Feeny at Tempermill Studio John and Greg especially wish to thank: Chip Saam Josh Touchton Ken Greene Karen Lowry Sara Addington Joseph Lemmer Shelley Richmond Keith Klingensmith Lenny Postiglione Dave Dusman Bill Lackey c & ? 2014 Suburban HiFi Music BMI.