I would write an 80’s album for your honor if you just text back. So begins the fabulous debut EP from Dinomania which is appropriately titled, Text Messages. While I have not found too much information about the band, it does include a former member of the instrumental outfit, The Six Parts Seven. While Dinomania do indulge in vocals, this EP feels more like an instrumental journey. Perhaps that is because the lyrics often possess a stream of conscious flow to them. But, while the lyrics might not be the focal point here, they do add a subtle charm to the songs while never detracting from the band’s alluring arrangements. Dinomania’s songs have a curious air about them as they float above you in an almost dreamlike state. Perhaps this is way off base but I am reminded of Stereolab at times especially on the track “Airstream”. “Math Biographies” sounds just as angelic as Antlers (songs like “Water Tupelo” and “Catalpa”) were on their debut LP earlier this year. The song continues the clever wordplay practiced throughout the EP by Dinomania. The band provide us with four songs that mesmerize and hypnotize at each and every captivating turn. A full length is scheduled for release later in 2008. Color me excited.
You can download the entire EP here. All four songs are down below as well.
Genre: Indie/Pop
Label: Self-Released
RIYL: Antlers, The Six Parts Seven, Anathallo
Text Messages
Airstream
Math Biographies
Dinomania - Math Biographies.mp3
Greyish-Brown Folding Chair
I’m digging this. Good call.
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