Princeton Reverbs Colonial

• Genres: Rock
• Representative Albums: "Ring the Pair-A-Bells," "And the Flute to Float the Soldier's Sword"

Biography

Taking their name from a classic Fender amplifier model, New Hampshire's Princeton Reverbs Colonial began as a solo project of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Paul Vittum, and has since expanded to include members Darren Cloutier (guitar), Jim Wood (drums), Andrew St. Aubin (keyboards, xylophone, bass), and Russ Sweeter (keyboards). Combining elements of Guided by Voices-style lo-fi rock and Elephant 6-ish experimental pop, the Reverbs have garnered accolades for their whimsical fairy tale concept albums. Also the centerpiece of Red Carpet Ring, a label started by Vittum while he was still in high school, the Reverbs are experimental pop talent scouts, producing and distributing the music of musicians that meet their standards of pop precocity. Their extremely limited debut Christ on the Foreheads of 144,000 established them within the fuzz pop community, providing the first example of their vaguely Bible-themed songwriting. After touring with labelmates Fablefactory, their follow-up ...and the Flute to Float the Soldier's Sword was released as the first chapter in a series of concept albums that promise to create one continuous story when completed. Complete with elaborate Styrofoam cutouts of the characters that comprise their tales and album artwork, the Reverbs live shows have further extended their reputation as a high-concept band. Early 2001 found Princeton Reverbs Colonial recording their next project with Bill Doss of the Olivia Tremor Control. ~ Matt Fink, All Music Guide

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