Someplace Closer To Here by Lapush - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

There's something eternally attractive about the rock trio format -- some of rock & roll's finest and most powerful bands have consisted of nothing more than a guy singing and playing guitar with a bass player and drummer alongside him. That's the format used by the St. Louis-based trio Lapush, but if you're expecting something like either the Jam's taut mod-pop attack or Cream's elephantine, bluesy swagger, think again: these guys specialize in a medium-tempo, sometimes rather mopey version of the rock trio approach that puts mood over hooks and doesn't hesitate to add a few quirky electronic keyboards to the mix. Singer Thom Donovan comes across as something kind of like an enervated Bono, letting his voice fall into a croak at times but rarely pushing himself to emotional extremes. As a guitarist he's more interesting than flashy -- "Tout le Monde" features what is probably the best six-note guitar solo ever recorded. Throughout the album there are hints of an extensive 1980s record collection; apart from the Bono influence, there's "Quit You Now," which sounds suspiciously like an Echo & the Bunnymen outtake circa 1984. But if you unfocus your ears from the derivative bits and take the songs on their own terms, you'll find yourself being quietly enchanted over and over again. Recommended.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Sticking Around

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan; Composer

2. Say Something

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan; Composer

3. Aurora

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan; Composer

4. Tout Le Monde

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan
Kevin Bachmann
Stephen Donovan; Composer
Kevin Bachmann: Thom Donovan; Other
Stephen Donovan: Thom Donovan; Other

5. Lucky One

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Donovan; Composer

6. Quit You Now

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan; Composer

7. Through It All

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan
Kevin Bachmann
Stephen Donovan; Composer
Kevin Bachmann: Thom Donovan; Other
Stephen Donovan: Thom Donovan; Other

8. Everything You Asked For

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan
Stephen Donovan; Composer
Stephen Donovan: Thom Donovan; Other

9. Car Song

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan; Composer

10. Hideaway

Primary Artist: Lapush; Main Performer
Composer: Thom Donovan; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Lapush Recordings

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

829994121023