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The Postelles - The Postelles
When it came time to record their self-titled debut, The Postelles headed into
the studio with Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr where he produced five tracks that now appear on
the album. Then they decamped to Manhattan's Quad Studios and finished
the album on their own. The band's primary aim was to capture the energy
and enthusiasm of their live show. With this in mind, the album was
recorded live-to-track wherever possible.
Signature songs like
'123 Stop', 'White Night' and 'Stella' appear on the album alongside
tracks like 'Hey Little Sister', a bouncy, soulful tune in reminiscent
of classic Elvis Costello or the Kinks, that also features guitarist David Dargahi on lead
vocals for the first time. "I had a dream about a song and in my dream
he was singing it," singer Daniel Balk remembers.
"So when I woke up I went
right up to David and was like: 'You've got to sing this song.'"
Another
new standout on the album is 'Hold On'. "We really challenged ourselves
with that song, to be patient and have the confidence to let it slowly
build," David remembers. "Nothing is better than a good harmony."
And 'Boys Best Friend' is a breakup track for a progressive world. "One
of the band's favourite books is Hemmingway's 'The Garden of Eden," David
explains. "It tells the story of a man and his wife who go to the
French Riviera on vacation. The wife ends up falling in love with
another woman. Dan and Billy related to this story in particular because
after they both broke up with a mutual high school crush, she came out
as a lesbian."
Release Date : 27 Jul 2010