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Bodies of Water

 
Artist: Bodies of Water
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Group Members:

David Metcalf, Jessie Conklin, Kyle Gladden, Meredith Metcalf

Similar Artists:

Sufjan Stevens, The Choir Practice, The Polyphonic Spree, I'm from Barcelona, The Most Serene Republic, Menomena

Influenced By:

Fairport Convention, Danielson Famile, David Bowie
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink", "A Certain Feeling

Biography

Los Angeles group Bodies of Water pursue the extravagance of the Polyphonic Spree and Arcade Fire, bringing together American traditional folk, theater, and a deep admiration of gospel. While the lineup often grows to 11 people, the core members are Kyle Gladden (bass); Meredith Metcalf (organ); Meredith's husband, David Metcalf (guitar); and Jessie Conklin (drums) -- with all four sharing vocal duties. Following an EP, the band self-released the full-length Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink on their own Thousand Tongues label in July 2007. Deemed "sparkling and expansive" by Spin magazine, the album enjoyed enough critical acclaim to pique the interest of Secretly Canadian. The record label signed Bodies of Water to its roster in November; several months later, in January 2008, Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink was re-released to an international audience. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide
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Bodies of Water

Photo by Jennifer Jameson
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Indie rock
Years active 2003–present
Labels Secretly Canadian
Website bodiesofwater.net
Members
David Metcalf
Meredith Metcalf
Noah Smith

Bodies of Water is a band from the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, signed to independent record label Secretly Canadian. The core group consists of married couple David and Meredith Metcalf. However, the band often plays LA shows with five or more additional musicians, such as horn players, an additional drummer, and strings. All members of the band sing, including players added for local shows.

Bodies of Water's first EP and album was reviewed favorably by music critics such as Pitchfork Media[1] and Rolling Stone magazine's New Music blog[2]. Critics often compare their music to that of Ennio Morricone, Arcade Fire, The Mamas & the Papas, and label-mate Danielson. In interviews, the band lists gospel groups and Tropicalia musicians among its influences.[3]

Bodies of Water's first full-length album Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink was originally released on Bodies of Water's own Thousand Tongues label, and was only available in a few stores, at live shows, or directly from the band via their website. After Secretly Canadian signed Bodies of Water, the label re-released the album nationally on January 22, 2008.

The band's second album, titled A Certain Feeling, was released July 22, 2008 to generally favorable reviews. Shortly before the album was released, Bodies of Water announced via their website that the album's release show would be founding drummer/vocalist Jessie Conklin's last show with the band.

Contents

Discography

Albums

EPs

  • Bodies of Water (2005)

External links

Album Reviews

A Certain Feeling

Videography

  • "I Heard It Sound" (2007, Grant Wenzlau)
  • "Under the Pines" (2009, Andy Bruntel)

References

  1. ^ Bowers, William. "Record Reviews: Bodies of Water Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink; pitchforkmedia.com Aug. 10, 2007 [1]
  2. ^ Breaking: The Rolling Stone New Music Blog "Breaking Artist: Bodies of Water" Jan. 2, 2008 [2]
  3. ^ Kelly, Jennifer. "Makes Some Waves: An Interview with Bodies of Water," PopMatters Aug. 8, 2007 [3]

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