Name: Two Conversations by The Appleseed Cast
Brand: The Appleseed Cast
SKU: 686806004529
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Appleseed Cast's first full-length collection of new material since the stylistic shift of the Low Level Owl albums (and its first for the N.Y.C. indie Tiger Style) finds the Lawrence, KS-based quintet tightening the screws on its newfound experimentalism a little bit, and jettisoning whatever stocks of emo-ness were still bouncing around in the hold after its re-emergence as "America's Radiohead." While that tag is pretty ridiculous (why does America need its own Radiohead when the real Radiohead is doing just fine?), there is some similarity in the way Appleseed Cast lets its songs unfold slowly, cascade violently, or do both concurrently. Two Conversations actually aligns the group more with 21st century indie rockers like Grandaddy or the New Year -- the entire album is full of those satisfying moments when a hesitant guitar line, meandering organ, and snatches of vocals suddenly unite and break through the clouds into a sweeping melody or crashing, drum-led crescendo. "Hello Dearest Love" begins Two Conversations with such a moment; "Fight Song," arriving halfway through, sets up its second half. Slowcore nods its head throughout the record, defining the loping, lilting pace of "How Life Can Turn" and "A Dream for Us." Christopher Crisci's vaguely psychedelic vocals fit well into the swirling wake of the synths, piano, and plinking guitars guiding "Hanging Marionette," which tempers its dizzier qualities with an upbeat tempo change and more conventional power chordage. "Innocent Vigilant Ordinary" becomes the only tangible link to Appleseed Cast's dormant emo stylings, but its plaintive lyrics ("I want you to know that I'll always love you/And always be your friend"), while fitting of that doe-eyed genre, are delivered in a way that brings to mind the Cure before it does some kingfisher of emo. Appleseed Cast made a sharp, ambitious turn with Low Level Owl work. The confident Two Conversations reveals that the stylistic road it's on now is where it's meant to be. ~ Johnny Loftus

1. Hello Dearest Love

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

2. Hanging Marionette

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

3. Ice Heavy Branches

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

4. Losing Touching Searching

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

5. Fight Song

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

6. Sinking

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

7. The Page

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

8. Innocent Violent Ordinary

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

9. How Life Can Turn

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

10. A Dream For Us

by The Appleseed Cast

Primary Artist: The Appleseed Cast; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Pillar
Christopher Crisci
Marcus Young; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 36 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Hardcore, Emo, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock, Psychedelic

Label

Tiger Style Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 21, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

686806004529

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Two Conversations

1. Hello Dearest Love

2. Hanging Marionette

3. Ice Heavy Branches

4. Losing Touching Searching

5. Fight Song

6. Sinking

7. The Page

8. Innocent Violent Ordinary

9. How Life Can Turn

10. A Dream For Us

Technical Specifications

Two Conversations

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Release options

1. Hello Dearest Love

2. Hanging Marionette

3. Ice Heavy Branches

4. Losing Touching Searching

5. Fight Song

6. Sinking

7. The Page

8. Innocent Violent Ordinary

9. How Life Can Turn

10. A Dream For Us

Technical Specifications