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the boats (post-rock band Melbourne)

This article is about the Australian post-rock band, the boats.

the boats (written in lowercase) are an Australian post-rock band, formed in 2003 in Melbourne. The band consists of Nick Conolly (guitar, piano), J. Byron (guitar, bass, synthesizer), and Paul Guseli (drums). The band are known to create lengthy and improvised rock pieces, reminiscent of early instrumental surf music (a subgenre of rock music) but with a much darker tone, possibly more along the lines of surf punk (a revival of the original surfing sound and made popular in the 1980s by groups such as Forgotten Rebels from Canada) characterised by reverb-drenched electric guitars with heavy tremolo and pioneered by artists such as Dick Dale and the Del-Tones in the 1960’s and The Shadows.

Although the boats wear their influences proudly, including some of the more spaghetti western sounds of Ennio Morricone, the band hold steadfast to their originality. “While the boats are certainly unabashed at playing to their influences, they do not become engulfed by them. Nor are they swallowed by the unforgiving geography of their sound.” - Gabriel Bogart (The Silent Ballet, 2007).

The band released two independent EP’s during 2004 and 2007, and delivered their debut album, ‘Los Musicos Perdidos’ in 2007. Recorded by Nick Conolly onto quarter inch analog tape, the album instantly garnered indie appeal and positive reviews. “On ‘The Sea is in The Boat,’ guitars softly duel as a pair of gunslingers reluctant to draw first. Instead, they dance awhile, awaiting the other’s move with light cymbal work as spurs underfoot. There is hope in their tone, tinged only by the pragmatic knowledge that an end must come. The slow, rising horns of “Little Black Rays Of Hope” immediately call to mind Ennio Morricone and the undying butt of a cigarillo cornered in the thin lips of a lone drifter. Then there are the slow clacking castanets and shakers of ‘Strawberry,’ a song that is undeniably the soundtrack to a tracker hunting down a fugitive.”

Between 2007 - 2010 the band performed sporadic live shows with other Australian acts such as The Spheres, Black Cab, Great Earthquake, and Nervous Doll Dancing, among others, and self produced several recording sessions; including a live studio session recorded in 2010, by musician and producer Seth Rees (The Spheres). However, the material was unfortunately misplaced and incomplete and J. Byron mixed what he could salvage and posted it on Soundcloud as a free download - titled ‘Dedications’ in 2012. In the summer of 2006 / 2007 (Dec-Jan) the band went into the studio with engineer, Stuart Seers to record their second record; aptly titled ‘Segundo’. Produced and mixed by J. Byron and mastered by Adam Dempsey. The difficult second album took 8 long years to see fruition.

Segundo was officially released in Jan 2015, but due to a lack of promotion, it went relatively unnoticed. Nevertheless, the album has formed its own online presence, garnering positive reviews and loyal followers. “Is it possible that one of the best post-rock albums of 2015 will be an album recorded in 2007? The chances are very good, because Segundo is an excellent album, so good that its prior invisibility now seems stunning.” – Richard Allen (Closer Listen, 25th Feb 2015)

Segundo is an epic, sprawling, largely improvised and yet focused instrumental post-rock album; fully formed and complex. A much darker, post-apocalyptic record than its predecessor. It vibrates themes of urban aggression, the inherent destructive nature of capitalism and the beautiful, yet tragic imagery associated with human isolation.

The band continue to create music and are playing live shows in Australia.

Category:Postrock Category:Rock Category:Instrumental rock Category:Post rock bands Category:Ambient

the boats (post rock band)

This article is about the Australian post-rock band, the boats.'

the boats (written in lowercase) are an Australian post-rock band, formed in 2003 in Melbourne. The band consists of Nick Conolly (guitar, piano), J. Byron (guitar, bass, synthesizer), and Paul Guseli (drums). The band are known to create lengthy and improvised rock pieces, reminiscent of early instrumental surf music (a subgenre of rock music) but with a much darker tone, possibly more along the lines of surf punk (a revival of the original surfing sound and made popular in the 1980s by groups such as Forgotten Rebels from Canada) characterised by reverb-drenched electric guitars with heavy tremolo and pioneered by artists such as Dick Dale and the Del-Tones in the 1960’s and The Shadows.

Although the boats wear their influences proudly, including some of the more spaghetti western sounds of Ennio Morricone, the band hold steadfast to their originality. “While the boats are certainly unabashed at playing to their influences, they do not become engulfed by them. Nor are they swallowed by the unforgiving geography of their sound.” - Gabriel Bogart (The Silent Ballet, 2007).

The band released two independent EP’s during 2004 and 2007, and delivered their debut album, ‘Los Musicos Perdidos’ in 2007. Recorded by Nick Conolly onto quarter inch analog tape, the album instantly garnered indie appeal and positive reviews. “On ‘The Sea is in The Boat,’ guitars softly duel as a pair of gunslingers reluctant to draw first. Instead, they dance awhile, awaiting the other’s move with light cymbal work as spurs underfoot. There is hope in their tone, tinged only by the pragmatic knowledge that an end must come. The slow, rising horns of “Little Black Rays Of Hope” immediately call to mind Ennio Morricone and the undying butt of a cigarillo cornered in the thin lips of a lone drifter. Then there are the slow clacking castanets and shakers of ‘Strawberry,’ a song that is undeniably the soundtrack to a tracker hunting down a fugitive.”

Between 2007 - 2010 the band performed sporadic live shows with other Australian acts such as The Spheres, Black Cab, Great Earthquake, and Nervous Doll Dancing, among others, and self produced several recording sessions; including a live studio session recorded in 2010, by musician and producer Seth Rees (The Spheres). However, the material was unfortunately misplaced and incomplete and J. Byron mixed what he could salvage and posted it on Soundcloud as a free download - titled ‘Dedications’ in 2012. In the summer of 2006 / 2007 (Dec-Jan) the band went into the studio with engineer, Stuart Seers to record their second record; aptly titled ‘Segundo’. Produced and mixed by J. Byron and mastered by Adam Dempsey. The difficult second album took 8 long years to see fruition.

Segundo was officially released in Jan 2015, but due to a lack of promotion, it went relatively unnoticed. Nevertheless, the album has formed its own online presence, garnering positive reviews and loyal followers. “Is it possible that one of the best post-rock albums of 2015 will be an album recorded in 2007? The chances are very good, because Segundo is an excellent album, so good that its prior invisibility now seems stunning.” – Richard Allen (Closer Listen, 25th Feb 2015)

Segundo is an epic, sprawling, largely improvised and yet focused instrumental post-rock album; fully formed and complex. A much darker, post-apocalyptic record than its predecessor. It vibrates themes of urban aggression, the inherent destructive nature of capitalism and the beautiful, yet tragic imagery associated with human isolation.

The band continue to create music and are playing live shows in Australia.

Category:Postrock Category:Rock Category:Instrumental rock Category:Post rock bands Category:Ambient

the boats (post rock band)

This article is about the Australian post-rock band, the boats.

the boats (written in lowercase) are an Australian post-rock band, formed in 2003 in Melbourne. The band consists of Nick Conolly (guitar, piano), J. Byron (guitar, bass, synthesizer), and Paul Guseli (drums). The band are known to create lengthy and improvised rock pieces, reminiscent of early instrumental surf music (a subgenre of rock music) but with a much darker tone, possibly more along the lines of surf punk (a revival of the original surfing sound and made popular in the 1980s by groups such as Forgotten Rebels from Canada) characterised by reverb-drenched electric guitars with heavy tremolo and pioneered by artists such as Dick Dale and the Del-Tones in the 1960’s and The Shadows.

Although the boats wear their influences proudly, including some of the more spaghetti western sounds of Ennio Morricone, the band hold steadfast to their originality. “While the boats are certainly unabashed at playing to their influences, they do not become engulfed by them. Nor are they swallowed by the unforgiving geography of their sound.” - Gabriel Bogart (The Silent Ballet, 2007).

The band released two independent EP’s during 2004 and 2007, and delivered their debut album, ‘Los Musicos Perdidos’ in 2007. Recorded by Nick Conolly onto quarter inch analog tape, the album instantly garnered indie appeal and positive reviews. “On ‘The Sea is in The Boat,’ guitars softly duel as a pair of gunslingers reluctant to draw first. Instead, they dance awhile, awaiting the other’s move with light cymbal work as spurs underfoot. There is hope in their tone, tinged only by the pragmatic knowledge that an end must come. The slow, rising horns of “Little Black Rays Of Hope” immediately call to mind Ennio Morricone and the undying butt of a cigarillo cornered in the thin lips of a lone drifter. Then there are the slow clacking castanets and shakers of ‘Strawberry,’ a song that is undeniably the soundtrack to a tracker hunting down a fugitive.”

Between 2007 - 2010 the band performed sporadic live shows with other Australian acts such as The Spheres, Black Cab, Great Earthquake, and Nervous Doll Dancing, among others, and self produced several recording sessions; including a live studio session recorded in 2010, by musician and producer Seth Rees (The Spheres). However, the material was unfortunately misplaced and incomplete and J. Byron mixed what he could salvage and posted it on Soundcloud as a free download - titled ‘Dedications’ in 2012. In the summer of 2006 / 2007 (Dec-Jan) the band went into the studio with engineer, Stuart Seers to record their second record; aptly titled ‘Segundo’. Produced and mixed by J. Byron and mastered by Adam Dempsey. The difficult second album took 8 long years to see fruition.

Segundo was officially released in Jan 2015, but due to a lack of promotion, it went relatively unnoticed. Nevertheless, the album has formed its own online presence, garnering positive reviews and loyal followers. “Is it possible that one of the best post-rock albums of 2015 will be an album recorded in 2007? The chances are very good, because Segundo is an excellent album, so good that its prior invisibility now seems stunning.” – Richard Allen (Closer Listen, 25th Feb 2015)

Segundo is an epic, sprawling, largely improvised and yet focused instrumental post-rock album; fully formed and complex. A much darker, post-apocalyptic record than its predecessor. It vibrates themes of urban aggression, the inherent destructive nature of capitalism and the beautiful, yet tragic imagery associated with human isolation.

The band continue to create music and are playing live shows in Australia.

Category:Postrock Category:Rock Category:Instrumental rock Category:Post rock bands Category:Ambient