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Nearly three full years after the release of Earlimart's critically lauded 2004 album, TREBLE & TREMBLE, the Los Angeles-based indie-rock ensemble unveiled MENTOR TORMENTOR. Led by singer/guitarist Aaron Espinoza, the group continues to easily and correctly garner comparisons to artists such as Grandaddy, Sparklehorse, and, particularly, the late Elliott Smith, but it imbues its songs with a catchy, pop-savvy sensibility that allows Earlimart to stand outside of the shadows of those well-regarded acts. Highlights of TORMENTOR include the upbeat "Answers and Questions," which reveals a subtle New Wave influence, and the wistful, string-tinged "Don't Think About Me." One of those bands that seems perpetually on the verge of breakthrough success, Earlimart is sure to gain new admirers with this dynamic and assured outing.
Audio Mixers: Aaron Espinoza; David Trumfio.
Recording information: New Monkey Studio, San Fernando Valley, CA; The Ship In Eagle Rock, CA.
Earlimart: Ariana Murray, Aaron Espinoza.
Personnel: Daphne Chen (violin); Matt Fish (cello); Russell Pollard, Scott McPherson (drums).
Additional personnel: Suzie Vleek, Ship Collective Glee Club (vocals); Mike Shea (whistle); Russell Pollard (bass guitar); Joel Graves (background vocals); Matt Fish, Scott McPherson, Daphne Chen.
Spin (p.129) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[B]assist Ariana Murray steps up to provide sonic stability and even takes an Aimee Mann-style stab at lead vocals on 'Happy Alone.'"
Magnet (p.93) - "'Answers And Questions' hits every note in the Earlimart playbook: Soaring synth washes, airy electronics-dusted production and Espinzoa's sighing vocals carry a chorus as broad and beautiful as a sunset." Mentor Tormentor Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Rock | | Label | Shout! Factory | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  88908  | | CD Universe Part number | 7482076 | | Catalog number | 31060 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 21, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Ariana Murray; Aaron Espinoza; Mike Terry; Tom Clapp; Ariana Murray; Aaron Espinoza; Mike Terry; Tom Clapp | | Recording Time | 52 minutes | | Personnel | Aaron Espinoza
Arianna Murray
Also: Daphne Chen, Scott McPherson, Matt Fish, Russell Pollard, Joel Graves, Mike Shea, Ship Collective Glee Club, Suzie Vleek |
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