Zykos

Zykos Artist: Zykos
Label: Post-Parlo
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 656605975023
EAN: 0656605975023
ASIN: B0002Y4SH0


Release Date: 2004-10-12

Zykos


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Tracks:

  1. Mrs.
  2. Calliope
  3. Handstand
  4. George Eliot
  5. Disappearing Act
  6. Island of Bones
  7. Trick Candles
  8. Dark Tan
  9. Already Came Back
  10. Understanding Fire
  11. Save Up

Similar Items:

  1. Comedy Horn
  2. Everything All the Time
  3. The Crane Wife

Album Description

It's been 18 months since the release of Zykos' debut Comedy Horn was named one of the best albums of 2003 by the Austin Chronicle. In addition to touring with a diverse group of bands (from Explosions in the Sky to Cursive to TV on the Radio to Okkervil River), chief songwriter Michael Booher holed up in a variety of Texas locales crafting the skeleton of the album that has become their self-titled sophmore release. <P>The "wall of sound" arrangements of Comedy Horn have been augmented by brighter synth and keys touches on top of even bigger hooks. Their dynamic sound effort finds more calm amidst the chaos, and manages to be more cohesive without sacrificing any of Zykos' trademark intensity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another good Austin, Texas indie rock band..........2005-01-15

When I think about it, I really don't know how I found out about Zykos. It wasn't from any show, or internet review, I just sort of fell onto them. I do remember after downloading their album, seeing their "Kodiak" video on their website. However I found out about them, with this release I am very pleased.

Their debut album, "Comedy Horn," was good, but you would never find it on much rotation with me. I barely listened to it at all to be honest. I've had their new, self titled album for a week now and have already listened to it more than their first.

These guys have a sound I really can't compare to anyone else off the top of my head right now. Maybe a little comparison to their Austin, Tx peers Spoon. But Zykos has a slighter 80s homage sound to them, nothing too apparent though. The singer has a unique voice in my opinion, and is always recorded raw. They never feel the need to layer the vocals or provide backup and it works perfect. They often use a lot of various instruments, such as organs, horns, pianos, keyboards and xylophones.

Overall this album is extremely good, filled with memorable moments and longevity. Stand outs for me are "Mrs.", "Calliope", "Above The Map", "Disappearing Act", "Already Came Back", "Dark Tan" and "Handstand", but there are still a bunch of other really good songs as well. Do yourself a favor and buy this album, it should not disappoint.

Music Album:

  1. Good and Dusty ~ The Youngbloods
  2. We Fight Til Death ~ Windsor for the Derby
  3. Angel Eyes ~ Tamara Walker
  4. Kayak
  5. 3 for One Box Set ~ Tracy Chapman
  6. Salt for Zombies
  7. Chocolate Synthesizer ~ The Boredoms
  8. Smash Hits ~ The Jimi Hendrix Experience
  9. People Get Ready ~ The Chambers Brothers
  10. Works Live ~ Lake & Palmer Emerson

Music Album

Music Album

Music CD

A Soldier and a Song ~ Johnny Desmond & The Glenn Miller Service Orches

Spotlighting George Olsen and His Orchestra ~ George Olsen

Just for Fun!

Live! At the Deer Head Inn ~ Katchie Cartwright Quintet

Alex Murzyn ~ Alex Murzyn

Sweet & Lovely ~ Thelonious Quartet Monk

Nirgendwo Fichtenkreuzsch ~ Max Goldt

Pooh Lover ~ Pooh

The Blue Velvet Lounge ~ Dino Pacifici

Classics, Vol. 6: Merciful God and Baba More Pe O ~ King Sunny Ade