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The
Jane Anchor |
The Big Takeover
"The Jane Anchor is the latest vehicle for
indie songstress/guitarist Kara Lafty (formerly of Moped & Sonny
Sixkiller), and her new group gels seamlessly with plenty of pop
melodies dancing
over dissonant chords. The tunes are crafty and catchy, but they don't
let the sweetness take over--the big guitars and driving drums make
sure of that. This one deserves to be turned up loud."
Mish
Mash Indie Music Reviews (11/04)
"Honed and polished in all her earlier musical
projects, Lafty's signature style—call it finessed aggression—has
arrived at a self-assured comfort zone on The Jane Anchor's first full-length,
Second Wave (Lark Lane). It's a smart, assertive, emotive reflection
of her reborn songwriting courage."
Philadelphia CityPaper
"Philadelphia is known for the Eagles, the
Liberty Bell, the Rocky steps, and cheese steaks. Usher in The Jane
Anchor
and they might just be known for something new and refreshing in the
indie rock world as well. If you could imagine if Kelley Deal led the
Pixies instead of Frank Black than you might have caught onto the surf
of “Second Wave”. Kara Lafty leads the band with her crooning
and guitar play and is aptly backed up with a band that knows how to
rock out to even the
most sublime of tunes."
Smother.Net
Grandfabric |
"These Philadelphia and South Jersey natives
recorded their debut full-length Orphan Age without professional
help (à la Wilco during Yankee Hotel Foxtrot) at Indre Studios.
The songs are catchy and brisk--some alt-country here, some radio-friendly
rock there. It's one of those uncomplicated but enjoyable records,
perfect for the last bits of summer."
Philadelphia Weekly
"Swirling and jangly guitars are built and
textured to create a unique sound for this Philadelphia band. Incorporating
Velvet Underground-inspired licks with a tinge of classic rock and
a more current indie flavor, their sound has a British leaning, but
never really fits into any specific category."
Tangzine
"Put Grandfabric in a subdued listening space like
The Point and they take on a twangy roots-rock persona, sitting on
barstools and strumming acoustic guitars. Send them a few miles east
to Doc Watson's or The Fire and the Philly/Jersey quartet kicks out
anthemic jams. The mid-tempo "Everybody" harnesses fuzzy
organ and feedback-y harmonics; singer Andrew Toy repeatedly asks, "Why
do we condemn a heartfelt cry?" in a gentle tenor before a fantastic
coda closes the cut. "Anomie" is lush with Americana harmonies,
while megaphone-thick vocals and crunchy guitars make "Heaven's
Artillery" rock like its title implies. When Grandfabric is on,
they're on."
Philadelphia CityPaper
