Swerve
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Ectronica
Status:
Most recent release, Unmask the Sound (c. 2004); as their website has disappeared and their MySpace page hasn't been updated since 2007, it appears they have likely disbanded.
See also:
Swerve's MySpace page
Comparisons:
New Order, Morcheeba
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Swerve is an electronic pop band with strong songs and an atmospheric sound. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Unmask the Sound is their sole known release
Recordings:
Unmask the Sound (c. 2004)
Unmask the Sound
Release info:
2004?—self-released
Availability:
CDBaby
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Jaclyn Blankenship—vocals
Jorge Espino—programming, electronics
Elvis Sánchez—programming, electronics
Jason McGinnis—electric guitar, drums
Produced by:
Jorge Espino and Elvis Sánchez
Comments:
Swerve's sound is dreamy and poppy and strongly rhythmic. Jaclyn Blankenship's vocals are sweet but powerful. "Solace" is one of the most haunting songs I've heard in a while. The music is like New Order at their finest. The title track reminds me of Morcheeba's early songs. "Hipno" is fun and spirited with a frantic beat. The drum'n'bass stylings of "Lights" are just great. This is a very special debut. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
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