Lazarus Beach

by Through the Sparks

Overview

Alabama indie band Through the Sparks produce a stew of ramshackle but ear-pleasing guitar pop on Lazarus Beach. There's something likable yet wobbly about Through the Sparks' quirky vision, but when they are able to right themselves (like a child's first unsteady ride on a bicycle), they offer up bright and sophisticated moments, such as on the lounge-lite, bouncy "Mexico (Every Last Buffalo)," which seems to decry the imperialism of yuppie housing developments against moaning organ and a well-intentioned (if slightly sloppy) reverbed guitar run. "L. Roi" takes up more serious matters, offering up a tale of suicide against a slightly smudged but altogether bright musical landscape. Everything is a little rough around the edges on this home brew of eccentric indie pop, but the bright moments shine enough to expose the strong collective will and songwriting beneath it all. And there are enough grand moments to generate interest. ~ Erik Hage

Product Details

Release Date:	10/14/2022
Label:	Skybucket Records
UPC:	0843563152690
Rank:	119578

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Through the Sparks   Primary Artist
Thomas Mimikakis   Drums,Percussion
James Brangle   Noise,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Ukulele,Percussion,Synthesizer
Greg Slamen   Synthesizer,Percussion,Guitar,Piano,Organ,Noise,Bass
Jody Nelson   Synthesizer,Pedal Steel,Percussion,Harmonica,Ukulele,Vocals,Guitar,Piano,Organ,Noise,Vocals (Background)
Nikolaus Mimikakis   Guitar,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Bobbie Butler   Vocals (Background)
Duquette Johnston   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Greg Slamen   Composer,Lyricist
Thomas Mimikakis   Composer
James Brangle   Composer
Jody Nelson   Composer,Lyricist,Photography
Through the Sparks   Audio Engineer,Audio Production
Wes McDonald   Mixing
Scott Gordon   Photography,Design
Shawn Avery   Mixing
Jim DeMain   Mastering