Which local Chicago band just came out with a new CD?
“We have a new ‘local’ CD (local by way of Chicago). A great CD by a band called the Layaways. More Than Happy is the first recording masterminded by David Harrell (who you’ll find roaming around Jacksonville every once in a while) doing most of the instruments and vocals. This album is for those of you who couldn’t wait for those two hours on Sunday on MTV called 120 Minutes. Not the one hosted by Kennedy, but further back when David ‘I wish I was Morrissey’ Kendell was hosting. For those who were hip enough back then, you know what I’m talking about. It was all Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine…It was mindblowing music, mindblowing innovative videos…nothing like you’d see on MTV today. Anyway, this disc is getting constant play in the store so come on in and check it out.” — Revolution Records, New Releases Newsletter Sources: http://www.thelayaways.
“We have a new ‘local’ CD (local by way of Chicago). A great CD by a band called the Layaways. More Than Happy is the first recording masterminded by David Harrell (who you’ll find roaming around Jacksonville every once in a while) doing most of the instruments and vocals. This album is for those of you who couldn’t wait for those two hours on Sunday on MTV called 120 Minutes. Not the one hosted by Kennedy, but further back when David ‘I wish I was Morrissey’ Kendell was hosting. For those who were hip enough back then, you know what I’m talking about. It was all Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine…It was mindblowing music, mindblowing innovative videos…nothing like you’d see on MTV today.
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW: THE SPACE BETWEEN. The Layaways are back with another collection of bittersweet pop morsels. Last heard from on 2004’s critically acclaimed “We’ve Been Lost” (and a much blogged about online-only Christmas EP in 2006) the Chicago three-piece returns with its third full-length release of introspective indie pop. Ten tracks. Thirty-three minutes. Dozens of hooks. The Layaways occupy the space between happy and sad, bitter and sweet, and twilight and dawn. Nathan Burleson — drums/backing vocals | David Harrell — vocals/guitar | Mike Porter — vocals/bass The mp3 version of the album is free — no strings attached — but if you like what you hear, you can purchase downloads or CDs using the links above, or make a direct donation to the band via PayPal.
