Whimsical - Setting Suns Are Semi-Circles FLAC

A review from Starvox.net by Matthew

"Remember the blissful days of swirling college rock? When bands like Lush, My Bloody Valentine, R.E.M., The Smiths, etc were still considered alternative and the Dave Matthews Band and Blue Traveler had yet to rear their ugly heads? Well, Chicago-land's Whimsical do and with their debut CD Setting Suns Are Semi-Circles, the band reinvigorates the vintage sound of shoegazer as well as upbeat pop alternative. Led by the feathery vocals of Krissy Bailey, Whimsical deliver nostalgic music accented by jangling and treated guitars, lulling bass strums, and fluid cascades of rhythmic drumming. I was relieved to hear a strong band sound, as most contemporary alternative/gothic projects rely to heavily on the presence of keyboards and electronics. Instead, the collective and tightly-woven performance of five exceptional musicians (the drumming is superb!) carries an entire CD of sweet radio-length gems.

From the dense opening track "Utopia" to the fast paced drive of "My Daydream", Whimsical proudly wear their Slowdive and indie rock influences on their sleeves and still manage to make the music sound fresh and relevant. Bands like this are necessary because not everyone enjoys the less organic direction underground music seems to be taking. Whimsical offers an alternative to todayxs alternative, and for that I commend them. The music is sentimental and beautiful, as best heard on the lilting "Angel You Are" but a groove oriented edge balances the scale, as is apparent on my personal favourite song "Space Is The Place". There is even a brief acoustic ballad entitled "Failure" that brings the CD to its finale, that proves despite having a predominantly steady style and pace to characterize their music, they do possess a delightful variety to their sound.

To hear the music of Whimsical is to catch the breath of an angel and soar to the clouds. This charming music is an essential addition to the collections of indie rock fans and female vocal enthusiasts. Check out their music at Mp3.com and obtain a copy of this seminal debut release."

This album is available at WTII Records
http://wtiirecords.com/releases/release.php?pid=ser1018