Shapes And Sizes Discography of CDs

Originating from British Columbia, the Canadian band Shapes And Sizes play imaginative, angular, bargain-basement rock with an independent-minded, arty slant. "Wilderness" displays a refreshingly creative arc, with an impossibly cute whistling solo, while "I Am Cold" is a harmonious hymn to the pleasures of winter. But just when you think you've got them pigeonholed as pastel-shaded art-rockers, along comes the macabre "Boy, You Shouldn't Have," its cheerful melody masking the set's most chilling lyrics. Shapes and Sizes: Rory Seydel, Carla Thompson, Nathan Gage, Jon Crellin. Additional personnel: Brooke Maxwell, Mieka Kohut, Mike Mazzarese, Tolan McNeil.

Shapes And Sizes music CDs Abandoning the twee indie pop of their debut album for a more fragmented and experimental sound reminiscent of Deerhoof at their most whimsically deranged, Vancouver's Shapes and Sizes completely reinvent themselves for their second album. With singer Caila Thompson-Hannat taking a more prominent role than before, and the arrangements expanding to include everything from the delicate, Brian Wilson-like banjos of "The Taste In My Mouth" to the jarring noise rock of "Highlife," SPLIT LIPS, WINNING HIPS, A SHINER is a peculiar delight. Recording information: DC Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Jc. Photographers: Erik Osberg; Katie Jung. Shapes and Sizes: Rory Seydel, Jonathan Crellin, Caila Thompson-Hannant. Personnel: Michael Mazza, Mike Mazza (trumpet); Brooke Maxwell (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Shane Krause (baritone saxophone); Tina Tew (trombone); Lee Hutzaluk (synthesizer); Kelby MacNayr (shaker).

Shapes And Sizes discography Recording information: Hotel2tango; The Pines. Photographer: Celia Perrin Sidarous. Personnel: Caila Thompson-Hannant (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Rory Seydel (vocals, guitar); Jonathan Crellin (drums). Audio Mixer: Dave Bryant .