(self-released)
The first recording by The Photographic is something to behold. The duo, Louisville's newest in an increasingly long line of thrilling instrumental wanderers, may be the most promising new local band to emerge this year.
The college-age pair play simple-seeming riffs which they build and then build some more, creating a warm swirl of sound that envelopes the listener in a violently happy hug. This is the kind of music that encourages you to do some of the work, a soundtrack to a movie that hasn’t been filmed yet. I like to imagine corpulent politicians chasing frightened unicorns, but you might see a loving couple sailing to Barbados. Either way works.
Two songs are based around guitars/bass/drums, but a third, "An Oceanographer's Lament", utilizes an offbeat keyboard instead of a guitar, suggesting a baroque classical music inspiration in addition to the expected post-rock influences. Drummer Chad Blevins's rock style, powerful when necessary, complements partner Jamey See Tai's more cerebral approach to his various instruments.
Local fans of Parlour and The Children are advised to seek out The Photographic. Best, try to see them live around town.
c. 2005 LEO Weekly
