posted by Alex on October 22, 2011
{Editor’s Note: See our previous post on Blind Pilot here.}
All good things come from Portland, including Portland natives Blind Pilot. The band released their second epic album, We Are The Tide, on September 13th. I only discovered this band a few months ago, but they became a fast favorite. After falling in love with their 2008 album, 3 Rounds and a Sound, I immediately bought the long awaited 2011 record. If you’ve read my previous posts, you can probably infer that if a band includes offbeat instruments, I will be a fan. And We Are The Tide fits that bill. The album features a ukulele (I’m cool; I already learned the ukulele part on “Always”), violin, vibraphone, and a Rhodes piano. It also includes contributions from eight different musicians, including one woman, Kati Claborn. (My whole life I’ve played in groups as the only girl, so I have to give Kati props.)
“Keep You Right” is the first single off the album, and the heartfelt vocals made it a favorite. I’ve also included “The Story I Heard,” from 3 Rounds and a Sound. It is a beautiful song that I constantly play in my car. The band’s tour started on September 25th in their home state of Oregon, and they will be on the road until December. You better bet that I will be at their November show in Los Angeles. If you happen to go, look for the girl with the oversized glasses and come say hello!
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