DAVE DILL: See You in the Sunshine

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See You in the Sunshine

© 2005 Pickled Sun Music (837101029001)

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Indie classic rock. A concept album of catchy melodies immersed in a sea of lush harmonies and melodic guitars.

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"another GREAT one!! ... somehow to me has the flair of a scene that probably no one remembers anymore .. it was 1960s *pop bands* who got rid of their producers/cliches/leads singers etc and produced some great natural folk-pop-rock..... well all this somehow came to my mind listening to your CD .. several times.. "
Lord Litter - legendary dj/promoter/musician

...What an album!!! Absolutely wonderful. We must say that we are absolutely knocked out with the quality of both the music and recording of "See You In The Sunshine". Dave, YOU are a BRILLIANT band!!! Fantastic new songs with wonderful atmospheres. ..... superb new piece of work - 10 out of 10 and a contender for album of the year!
Tim & Terri~B Stone Premonitions

.... wonderful, feel-good music.
Diana Fabbri - Operations Manager WOMR, 92.1FM

"See You In The Sunshine" is incredible good
- Eddie Russell - Country Eastern / Outlaw For Peace

....it's a great piece of work.... I am totally impressed with this!
-Dave Burlovich
Indiesoundz.com / Friday Night Live

dave dill is an independent artist in the purest sense. He is solely responsible for writing, performing and recording all of his music in his home studio. His sound is reminiscent of the pop masters of the 60s and 70s like the Beatles and Brian Wilson while still having a style that is very much today.

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  • We love "See You in the Sunshine"!
    author: cloud nine and cloud seven

    Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves the world of Dave Dill.

  • We love "See You in the Sunshine"!
    author: cloud nine and cloud seven

    Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves the world of Dave Dill.

  • real songs that hark back to the classic song-writing of the 60’s and 70’s,
    author: Peter Jolly

    This is Dave Dill’s fourth album, and it is a complete solo album in every sense, with Dill writing, playing and producing everything himself. ‘Starting From Zero’ is an excellent opening song, showcasing Dill’s melodic vocals and song-writing skills. A good hook and understated playing bode well for the rest of the album. ‘Hope You Know’ has a definite feel of Wings about the vocals and parts of the music, although with a slightly harder edge to the guitar solo than Macca would ever have allowed. ‘Snow On Medway’ is a short atmospheric guitar instrumental, which leads smartly into ‘Along The Way’, an uptempo ballad with a well executed guitar solo. ‘Dreams’ is a lovely ballad, which at over seven minutes does not outstay its welcome one bit. Lush vocal harmonies and a restrained acoustic backing make this track one of the highlights of the album. ‘Light In The Canyon’ shows another side of Dill, with the guitar picking and harmonica giving the songs a real ‘Rocky Mountain country’ feel, but with just enough folk leanings so as not to plummet full tilt into country and western. The title track is a heavy rocker, quite at odds with the rest of the album, but an interesting sidetrack and proof that Dill is not just a balladeer, but can produce the riffs if they are needed. ‘Train Is Leaving’ is a simple acoustic guitar driven song, overtly simplistic but having a charm which carries it off. ‘Further Up, Further In’ finishes off the disc with a song that shows Dill’s 60’s influences to the full, with phased guitars and psychedelic swirls of sound. Some fine ragged guitar and a great solo make this the perfect track on which to end the album. This CD brings to my attention a previously hidden talent, who can write real songs that harks back to the classic song-writing of the 60’s and 70’s, and yet still be totally up to date. A real find, the best album of this batch, and a name to watch out for in the future.

  • you’ll! find plenty to like here
    author: Tim Hinely – Dagger

    … these 10 pop songs are well done …if you dig the gentle sounds of The Beach Boys, Pearlfishers or even , say, Matthew Sweet then you’ll! find plenty to like here (like the fantastic opener “Starting from Zero” or the folky “Light in the Canyon”).

  • music that is fresh, invigorating, and a delight to listen to
    author: GARY SIMS - Losingtoday

    See You In The Sunshine is the fourth and latest release from Dave Dill. A name you may not be familiar with; Dave has been exerting his musical stance on the underground scene for some time now. Described by Dave himself as one of the three, he classes to be his strongest efforts, this release owes a lot to the influences of the Beatles, Brian Wilson, Steely Dan et al, and more notably from a contemporary perspective, New Mexico’s The Shins following much in the same vain – to produce melodic sunshine indie-pop that is so very catchy and contagious. As early as the opening track, Starting From Zero, Dill’s musical intentions are clear and for all to see. In fact the immediately following track, Hope You Know is too, highly catchy and infectious. It’s as if Dill has cast a spell on every listener that crosses his path. Seven minute tour de force, Dreams continues much in the same manner in whisking you away to musical terrain that is both tranquil and endearing. What I’m sure Dave Dill will earn himself praise for if not already, is his ability to switch style so prominently. Light In The Canyon and Train Is Leaving echo Led Zeppelin III era unplugged acoustic brilliance; very much soaked in a folky, bluesy vibe, while See you In The Sunshine has another catchy melody and chorus that will likely linger in many people’s heads for some time to come. The Beatles’s influence once again comes into force with the closing track Further Up, Further In – suddenly it seems the copy of Abbey Road Dill describes of coming across in his Mum’s record collection as a kid, has more than served its purpose in propelling an artist who is a major talent in waiting. What I find satisfying with See You In The Sunshine is the sense of appreciative nostalgia you get from these tracks. Digging up historical musical archives can have its negative consequences in terms of originality, but for Dave Dill it does him justice. Yes, he has brought us back to the heyday of his influencers but this shouldn’t be seen as a History of Music lesson, we should stand up and give this guy a tap on the back for producing and playing music that is fresh, invigorating, and a delight to listen to. Who cares if it’s a sound akin to three or four decades ago or in 2005?!

  • It's a most impressive one-man show
    author: Gary Glauber/ Pop Matters

    From Cranston, RI, comes the fourth and arguably best release yet from local singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist pop wunderkind Dave Dill. Dill's ostensibly soft, understated rock sounds are painted with musical colors from a broad classic rock palette. There are hints of many musical predecessors in these lovely original tunes, from Brian Wilson to Paul McCartney to Led Zeppelin and beyond. With See You In The Sunshine, Dill has created a rich collection that shows more of its style with each listen. There's plenty that hearkens back to other golden eras of music, yet enough originality to stand on its own. Dill's craftsmanship, both in the songwriting and in the execution of the material, is excellent. It's a most impressive one-man show, and puts you on guard to watch for other Dill releases still to come.

  • some of the most wonderful music you’re likely to hear in 2005!
    author: Phil Jackson/Zeitgeist

    Dave Dill has finally done it- produced the album we all know this exceedingly talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is more than capable of. From the irresistibly infectious opening song ‘Starting from Zero’ through the extensive Paul McCartney influence of ‘Hope You Know’ to the seven minute tour de force ‘Dreams’ there are many pleasant surprises in store. ‘Light in the Canyon’ and ‘Train is Leaving’ for example with their unplugged Led Zep kind of feel are very mature compositions with perfect arrangements while ‘See You In The Sunshine’ is another catchy song that will linger long in the memory. The multi-tracked vocals of ‘You Know’ reminded me of the feel on Wings ‘Band on the Run’ album while the Beatles influence is once again obvious on the 6 minute closer ‘Further Up, Further In’. The astonishing thing is how fresh all the music feels, like rediscovering some long last classics from the heyday of popular music. Don’t miss “See You in the Sunshine”- not just for the sake of nostalgia but as an opportunity to hear a solo artist playing some of the most wonderful music you’re likely to hear in 2005!

  • a listen to "See You in the Sunshine" will have you singing along on the first s
    author: Alan Fark /Minor 7th

    Dave Dill's songwriting has all those elusive ingredients that The Beatles, Steely Dan and Queen were able to concoct into their so-recognizable musical recipes. Catchy hooks, chorused harmonies, capable guitar work and a production that strives to enhance the music rather than the artist's ego is a formula that obviously works well for Dill. That's evidenced by the fact that a listen to "See You in the Sunshine" will have you singing along on the first spin - the ultimate "thumbs-up" for any performer.

  • the goosebumps that hardcore music lovers get when immersed in a great track
    author: Dave B

    Dave Dill has come out with an amazing new release. See You In The Sunshine offers nine new tracks and a re-release of one of my favorites, Along the Way. About five years ago I came across Dave’s music on the now defunct mp3.com and was truly impressed with his songwriting and wonderfully Beatle-esque vocal style. I’ve been a fan ever since. However, Dave really has come into his own on this disc. I hear a new confidence in these tracks along with some more experimental soundscapes that I’ve not heard from Dave before, but of course, constantly well-executed. Dave is successful in creating a mood in each of the tracks – but the dominant sentiment is always positive. One of Dave’s most effective attributes is his ability to create huge, swelling, multi-part vocal arrangements that are musically pleasing, powerful and do provide the goosebumps that hardcore music lovers get when immersed in a great track.

  • Ten cosmic melodic and dreamy songs containing some wonderful lyrics
    author: Garry Lee

    A fantastic new album! Ten cosmic melodic and dreamy songs containing some wonderful lyrics. This is without doubt Dave's finest set of recordings to date.

  • Simply stated this is one hell of a great musician and a crafty songwriter who w
    author: J-Sin

    Come now, we know that you read Smother all the time and that you’ve taken my advice and checked out Dave Dill’s “Heaven”. Well if you’re an absolute butthead and haven’t, then start with that and then get his follow-up “See You In the Sunshine” to follow it up. His continued use of interesting sounds that tickle the standard singer/songwriter format is intriguing at the minimum and mind-blowing to the max. His knack for that Lennon-esque innate ability to write catchy hooks without falling victim to the traditional qualms of pop-rock fodder is simply awesome. Simply stated this is one hell of a great musician and a crafty songwriter who will continue to amaze.

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