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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Tonight! / MP3 Moving Objects With One's Mind

Posted by Ned Lannamann on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 12:17 PM

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Photo by Jenny Jimenez

It's always a delight to stumble upon a new band that totally rocks your world, and it's always a surprise how quickly and completely the obsession develops. I first heard Seattle's Telekinesis a few short days ago, but I'd reckon I've listened to the debut record dozens of times already. It's the kind of approachable, perfect pop that was suited to cruising around to the fine weather we've been having. In some ways they remind me of fellow Seattleites Throw Me the Statue, in that melody trumps all. The weather's turned to shit, sadly but not unexpectedly—but the sunniness of Telekinesis hasn't broken.

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Telekinesis - "Coast of Carolina"

Telekinesis play tonight at the Doug Fir, opening for Ra Ra Riot and Cut Off Your Hands. They won't be in the opening slot for long, that's for sure. Here's what appeared in this week's paper:

While it's not a medical emergency, Michael Benjamin Lerner is in possession of a "heart that is afraid to love." Said organ is at the very center of Telekinesis!, the nearly identically titled debut recording from Telekinesis—the musical outfit fronted by Lerner, an otherwise obscure Seattle singer. Well, obscure until he inked a deal with the mighty Merge Records, and was taken under the wing of Death Cab guitarist Chris Walla, who rolled tape for Lerner's debut album. Telekinesis' instantaneous songs meld a carefree pop charm—not dissimilar to Walla's overlooked solo recording, Field Manual—built upon clever songwriting, modest arrangements, and an endless array of pop hooks. Much like the work of the untouchable A.C. Newman (who took the same stage a few days earlier), this is carefully assembled pop music absolute in its familiarity, yet still resonating with great creativity and charm. His heart will be just fine. EZRA ACE CARAEFF

 

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