East Hundred
Copper Street Performer
© 2007 east hundred (837101304108)
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Girl sung indie-rock to drink to, make-out to, and then break up to.
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East Hundred got started in Philadelphia when local film student Beryl Guceri tapped her good friends, Brooke and Will Blair, to score her latest project. The brothers were accomplished touring and recording musicians new to the Philadelphia area. They wanted to start a new project; however, finding the right vocalist was proving difficult. But over the course of their filmic collaboration, all three sensed the musical sparks between them. Beryl had never sung with a group before, but she was passionate and fearless. An initial test track was quickly recorded. It was all they needed to be certain of the chemistry here. Their sound was already developing. "It's like Fila Brazilia sleeping under the bridge with Mazzy Star," somebody remarked. The trio scratched their heads at that one and kept writing.
In April of 2005, the group released a self-titled seven-song EP. Two additional players- Dave Sunderland on bass, and Susan Gager on keys- were added to fill out the live sound. East Hundred began performing regionally in Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and D.C. and quickly built a loyal fan base. As a front person, Beryl is disarming and instantly likable- sincere and playful in equal measure. Her hauntingly beautiful voice moves organically within the cinematic soundscapes, complimenting without dominating. The band plays with an energetic precision that's always mindful of the plaintive vulnerability at the core of the songs. They gig and rehearse tirelessly. Their sound continues to develop.
In the summer of 2006, East Hundred began work on a new recording at Turtle Studios in Philadelphia. Good friend, and local artist, Devin Greenwood helped in producing the four songs, and after a quick trip to Chicago, to mix the songs with John McEntire (Tortoise, Sea and Cake), "Copper Street Performer", was released in February. The band's second independant release captures their dynamic live presence. "It's like Blonde Redhead shoplifting from Billy Corgan's deli and getting arrested by Cat Power!" someone remarked. They all scratched their heads and kept writing...
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Only four songs?!
author: JessicahI love this band and these songs, but I have to say that I'm pretty pissed this website charged me $8.00 for FOUR tracks. The reason I didn't buy the tracks for $.99 over Snocap is because I wasn't sure it I trusted that website...but I really didn't realize until I unzipped the file from CD Baby that I got totally screwed in price. Won't buy from here ever again.
Things are coming along nicely
author: MarcIt doesn't seem that long ago that I was picking up this group's first disc. At the time, I found their music to be hypnotic and charming. Well, I've grown a little since then and I'm glad to say East Hundred has grown some too. I would have been satisfied with another set of songs with the same level of quality (which is to say very high), but they've surprisingly upped the ante. For starters, I'm assuming the two new touring members where added into the mix for the studio recordings; the difference in depth is apparent. Lyrically and musically, the songs feel like a natural extension of the last set and the same dreamy quality that drew me to this group is still there. If I had one complaint, it would be the relatively short track listing, but the price is right. And its nice that the one track carried over from before, Numbers, is a new version. By the way, if you didn't pick up their first release, Numbers is worth the price of admission alone.