pillowscars Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) As it has been for awhile. But it's still a great record. Here's what Aquarius Records had to say about it: Even though this band is from San Jose, we had to go all the way to Sweden to discover them, not literally of course, but Swedish label Pillowscars were kind enough to turn us on to these guys (this guy actually), and their warm blissy home brewed 4-track dreampop. Guitars are strummed, harmonics chime, cymbals sizzle, the sound is surprisingly lush, but then again, this record had been in the works on and off for years, amazing what you can do with a 4-track given enough time, the vocals are weary and laid back, plaintive and emotional, gently wrapped up in the swaying jangle and loping tempo, the bass buzzes and growls, the melodies are lilting, pretty, dreamy, total bliss pop for sure, think Animal Collective, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sparklehorse, you know what we're talking about. The weirdest part is that the man behind Eiafuawn, was a member of legendary hardcore/screamo titans Mohinder! Who knew? Incredible packaging, thick 180 gram vinyl, and some super striking, gorgeous weird cover art by Brendan Monroe! Listen here: https://pillowscars.bandcamp.com/album/birds-in-the-ground Front cover: Back: This is limited to just 520 copies. You can get a copy stateside from Stickfigure: https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/2296999?ev=rb Thanks for listening, let me know if you have any questions! www.pillowscars.com Edited March 3, 2019 by pillowscars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 You can download an EPs worth of songs here: http://www.observatoryonline.org/releases/view_release.php?sku=os017 Boob warning: There is a singular boob on the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Now available from In Vinyl We Trust! http://www.invinylwetrust.com/Eiafuawn_Birds_in_the_Ground_LP_p/pillowscars03.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Now available for streaming here: http://pillowscars.bandcamp.com/album/birds-in-the-ground I think Stickfigure is the only place that still has copies in the states but I will keep you kids updated on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I love this album so much. Clay gave me a free copy a few months ago when I ordered the Parton Kooper record because he took a bit to ship my stuff out. I can't complain about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 That's very nice to hear! That PKP album is great. The Breasts CD too, I highly recommend you pick it up. It's the same band. Only $4 from Stickfigure!: http://www.amazon.com/Breasts/dp/B001Q6X5UE/ref=aag_m_pw_dp/178-4127654-9968202?ie=UTF8&m=ASAYYHY9NCFHE They also have the first Helvetia CD which is amazing. Jason used to be in Duster (Up Records) with Clay. Their new record is out on Joyful Noise. Here is the link for the EIAFUAWN LP, it's a bit pricey. I'll try to get more copies to the states, most other places sold out of theirs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008MQGMEM/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have a few copies of that Breasts CD from purchases from Static Cult over the years. Fantastic album. I'm also a fan of Helvetia. Thanks for the suggestions though. I'm a huge Duster fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 For any british people on this board, Norman Records just got some copies in of this album! http://www.normanrecords.com/records/145029-eiafuawn-birds-in-the-ground- Listening station: http://pillowscars.bandcamp.com/album/birds-in-the-ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 9/10 according to Clinton (Norman Records) on Wed 22 Jan, 2014."The joy….the utter joy of this job is picking up a record not having the faintest clue of what it might be then from the moment the needle hits the record just knowing that this was made especially for you.The harder bit is then trying to express that feeling in words so that other people can take advantage of these little moments of serendipity. The first thing you hear are gorgeously thick, chunky guitars recorded with the needle way into the red. They start picking out the most unusual of melodies and are joined by a drummer who has obviously been told to simply play random fills and not to worry about such standard things as a back beat. If I could pin them to a city I’d say Chicago (though they are actually from San Jose). In come some vocals, slightly emo, slightly Modest Mouse/Dismemberment Plan, the track disintegrates back into itself and to its acoustics which by now sound crestfallen. The track is called ‘Bunny’ - it's tremendous.The next one - ‘No More Like That’ - catches light with the same beautifully double/triple track acoustics. The vocals this time are more melancholic, like those of Elliot Smith or those in such interesting bands as America's Very Secretary. But ‘Birds’ is where I exploded. Its full of wintery beauty, led by a fantastically chewy guitar part. Drums pound away whilst mysterious vocals wander in and out of the mix. This is fantastically inventive indie rock. Although the band reference such 90s wanderers as Bedhead, early Sebadoh and The Sea and Cake they add in an impressive sweep of early Elliott Smith pathos and the kind of blissful sonic experimentalism that the likes of Animal Collective have used to move the whole scene forward.Imagine those early Smith albums played by Chicago’s finest musicians of the era and recorded by Albini and you get somewhere close. Closer ‘Modulator Hustle’ is a tremendous, circular piece of plucked acoustic / drum machine joy. Then, wilful vocals come in and it just gets better. It's fantastically recorded throughout. Very few albums sound this great - and according to the press release they did it all on 4 track. It also states that the main man behind this was in the screamo/post hardcore Mohinder. Truly a mystery but this really is a great record and is deserving of a lorry load of attention." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Stickfigure just got some copies back in stock! http://www.discogs.com/sell/item/272220354?ev=bp_det You can still listen to the whole album here: https://pillowscars.bandcamp.com/album/birds-in-the-ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Buy this album whoever sees this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Buy this album whoever sees this. agreed. completely underrated album. wish it was on apple music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewfrank Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Buy this album whoever sees this. Yes. I'm almost tempted to buy another one just to continue to support any and all Duster related endeavors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Stickfigure just got more copies in stock: https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/2296999?ev=rb You can still stream it here: https://pillowscars.bandcamp.com/album/birds-in-the-ground Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillowscars Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 This LP just had a ten year anniversary so I thought any newcomers might be interested in a bump of this thread! We're all getting older! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeebleFawn Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 This project is an absolute masterpiece and I and many others I'm sure would kill to see a repress or some more CD's! Bump x100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronchitis Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) It’s being repressed. Not sure exactly when, but it is. I think I have like five copies of the CD that I got for free in my garage and should probably sell them if I can ever find the box they are in. Edited May 27, 2022 by Bronchitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeebleFawn Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 God that's such good news, where did you find that out? If that box turns up I'll happily buy a copy off you! Cheers, thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronchitis Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 42 minutes ago, FeebleFawn said: God that's such good news, where did you find that out? If that box turns up I'll happily buy a copy off you! Cheers, thanks for the reply. https://www.discogs.com/master/442914-Eiafuawn-Birds-In-The-Ground Most recent comment on the bottom. And Clay told a friend recently that it will be a while but is still in the works. FeebleFawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronchitis Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I will let you know if I ever find that box. I think it’s under a million of my girlfriend’s boxes in the garage so probably won’t be able to get to it for a long long time. I had an extra copy of the record but gave it away recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeebleFawn Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 3/3/2019 at 12:57 PM, pillowscars said: This LP just had a ten year anniversary so I thought any newcomers might be interested in a bump of this thread! We're all getting older! 1 hour ago, Bronchitis said: https://www.discogs.com/master/442914-Eiafuawn-Birds-In-The-Ground Most recent comment on the bottom. And Clay told a friend recently that it will be a while but is still in the works. Oh sweet, thanks for letting me know. I'm just glad it's being given the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeebleFawn Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Lol I feel that. That's super generous of you, if you find it before the repress I'll be here. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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