Spissy, by Spissy

Spissy

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1.	Circling the Square 03:29	buy track
2.	Symptoms 02:47	buy track
3.	Her Heart 03:11	buy track
4.	Grapefruit 03:22	buy track
5.	Forward the News 02:19	buy track
6.	Sophie 07:19	buy track
7.	Exactly What It Is 03:36	buy track
8.	The Feeling 03:50	buy track
9.	Starchy Torquer 03:37	buy track
10.	Postscript 03:03	buy track
11.	Origami 03:54	buy track

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'Spissy is the rare and obvious duo of Aaron Denton and Ben Lumsdaine. I say "obvious" because they fit together and compliment one another so well, their creative pairing seems almost inevitable. Aaron's ability to craft a delightful, memorable hook alongside Ben's penchant for arrangement, vibe, and skill makes Spissy an absolutely satisfying listen. "Rare", because what draws these two dudes together seems hard to find; a studious, almost aggressive, attraction and ambition toward moderation. That is to say, every piece of this record, even and especially the riskier bits, has been carefully considered and measured. Every synth sound and every rhythm is the right choice. Each unexpected turn and gratifying conclusion hits precisely the right spot.

But don't get me wrong. For every "right choice" that's made, a consequence must be considered. What emotion follows this chord progression, or these lyrics? It's a balancing act. Spissy have tightened themselves down into a niche. They've struck a symmetry between pleasant music and raw expression. And they've hit their mark so accurately, then shown their vulnerabilities so appropriately...it's like they're the Ed Harris' Gene Kranz at the end of Ron Howard's Tom Hanks-starring 1995 space-race masterpiece, Apollo 13 of 2016 indie rock. This record is ambitious, it's considered, and it's meticulous, but - what makes it great - Spissy haven't forgotten that it's also a crap shoot.'

- Mike Adams

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released March 18, 2016

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