Freedom Wind

Great indie rock bands have long made a habit of recasting the music of our parents' youth. Turn on Dr. Dog, Olivia Tremor Control, or the Black Angels for just a few examples of bands who make glorious new music in classic molds. Now take the idea a step further. Take the homage just far enough that you can imagine yourself experiencing, say, the Beach Boys in their prime, but with fresh songs not tempered by a generation of Sweatin' to the Oldies. This is elation without irony. This is The Explorers Club's debut album, Freedom Wind. - Freedom Wind was recorded in the summer and fall of 2007, a triumph of lush arrangements and cushy four-part harmonies. With an ensemble of guitars, accordion, banjo, mandolin, organs, piano, lap steel guitars and more, The Explorers Club's layered sound buzzes with warmth, creating timeless orchestral pop. It's an album of A-sides - each of the 11 vocal tracks (there is one instrumental) are magnificent pop hits, ready for the airwaves.