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Sound Breakdown and Analysis
This duo of masterful indie sound production have called it quits. So why am I mentioning them as this week's CMAW? So you can get the benefit of their lovely sound before it disappears! John Davis, of Q and Not U fame, did the whole experimental, punkish thing with his previous band. However, having grown up around his soft rock deejaying father who had several jobs around the country, Davis also learned to love the lighter side of rock. The result shows in his manipulation of the indie genre and his work with fellow Georgie James-er, singer/songwriter Laura Burhenn. Together they share an appreciation for The Zombies, The Beach Boys, and Elvis Costello, among others. Their music captures that soft rock feel of the 70's and 80's while delivering a modern twist to the ever so delicate lyrical and acoustic feel of bands like Bread and Seals & Crofts.
What makes Georgie James so appealing is their sense of their time. Yes, the soft rock approach may not be the best way to sell this actually hip-for-their-britches act, but the duo knows how manufacture an indie pop song. Just listen to the flow of "Need Your Needs" and tell me you don't find yourself bobbing your head and eventually singing along with the other fans. Even tracks like "Look Me Up", screaming upbeat bounciness, and "Cake Parade", featuring Burhenn on lead vocals and showing that the organ can be cool, present the best of the duo. (Special thanks to Obscure Sound for the tracks)
Why You Should Be Listening
This is fairly obvious. Here's what the band themselves have to say on their website:
"August 4, 2008
After three years, Georgie James is calling it a day. We're proud of the album we made and everything else that we were able to do during our time together. We are both working on our respective solo projects (John's can be found at www.myspace.com/titletracksdc and Laura's at www.myspace.com/lauraburhenn) and hope to have albums out early next year. Thanks to everyone that helped our band over these past few years. And thanks to those who've listened to the music and come out to the shows. It is greatly appreciated. See you around soon. - John and Laura/Georgie James"
After three years, Georgie James is calling it a day. We're proud of the album we made and everything else that we were able to do during our time together. We are both working on our respective solo projects (John's can be found at www.myspace.com/titletracksdc and Laura's at www.myspace.com/lauraburhenn) and hope to have albums out early next year. Thanks to everyone that helped our band over these past few years. And thanks to those who've listened to the music and come out to the shows. It is greatly appreciated. See you around soon. - John and Laura/Georgie James"
Release Date: Their only full length disc, Places, came out in September of 2007. Pick it up when you get the chance.
Overall Artist Rating: 8 out of 10
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