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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 07/23/2008
Mascott's debut full-length record
Follow the Sound is a full-bodied pop experience that runs steadily on
Kendall Jane Meade's soft and heavenly vocals. At times recalling elements of
Joni Mitchell and
St. Etienne's
Sarah Cracknell,
Follow the Sound plays with some very unpredictable chord changes, making the album all the more listenable for its unexpectedness.
Meade is certainly not your everyday run-of-the-mill singer/songwriter. Her guitar work is stylish and skillful, illustrating her extensive background in music. And, as a touring member of
Helium and
the Spinanes,
Meade has certainly made a number of friends in the world of indie pop, many of whom contribute their services -- both in terms of performance and production -- to
Follow the Sound.
Gastr Del Sol's
Jim O'Rourke,
Stars, and
Shoestrings'
Mario Suau (as well as
Meade herself) produced the record, while
Noel Kupersmith of
Brokeback,
the Mekons'
Sally Timms, and others sat in on the sessions as well. A great deal of the album's roundness may be due to the fact that it was produced with so many people and in so many locales (New York, Detroit, and Chicago, just to name a few). But considering the sheer volume of talent on
Follow the Sound, the instrumentation is still sparse enough to leave room for
Meade's breathy voice and intimate words, which resonate with the utmost of sincerity.
Follow the Sound is a truly beautiful and understated pop record.
~Ken Taylor, All Music Guide
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