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Band of Horses: 'Infinite Arms'new

A label change and a long, labored recording process left Band of Horses just about where it started--with an instantly compelling indie Americana sound.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
06-02-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Infinite Arms, Band of Horses
Band of Horsesnew
Band of Horses members Ben Bridwell, Creighton Barrett, Tyler Ramsey, and bassist Bill Reynolds recently spoke to Mountain Xpress.
Mountain Xpress |
Alli Marshall |
06-10-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: indie rock, Band of Horses
Indie Phenoms Band of Horses on Playing to the Home Crowdnew
Band of Horses returns to Asheville and frontman Ben Bridwell talks about going commercial, traveling abroad and almost going to jail in Muscle Shoals.
Mountain Xpress |
Alli Marshall |
06-10-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mat Brooke Gets Upbeat with Grand Archivesnew
Eschewing the mopiness of Carissa's Wierd and the country-esque Southern sound of Band of Horses, Archives was envisioned as a more uplifting band, heavy on lush vocal harmonies -- four of the five members sing -- and a peaceful, easy vibe that recalled the Laurel Canyon scene of Los Angeles in the early-to-mid-'70s.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Milhouse Takes Flight with a New Collectionnew
This Friday, the band releases a collection of rare birds, a six-song EP they recently recorded with Danny Kadar, the acclaimed producer known for his work with My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses, and the brain behind the smoothness of the Avett Brothers' Emotionalism.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
04-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tyler Ramsey on His New Album & Career Course
Band of Horses guitarist Tyler Ramsey releases his second solo album.
Mountain Xpress |
Alli Marshall |
01-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Band of Horses Come Homenew
The opening guitar notes and soft cymbal splash creep up on you subtly, before Ben Bridwell's potent, reedy voice alights "Is There a Ghost" with its recurring pronouncement, "I could sleep, I could sleeee-eep."
Charleston City Paper |
Jeff Clark |
01-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
Band of Horses is At It Againnew
Cease to Begin continues to mix the ethereal with the anthemic.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Debbie Michaud |
12-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
Saddle Up With Band of Horsesnew
For lead singer/guitarist Ben Bridwell, stroking his ever-growing beard in the Palmetto State is working better for him than the eternal dampness of the dreary Pacific Northwest.
Montreal Mirror |
Erik Leijon |
11-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
'Cease' is High-Water Mark of Contemporary Yacht Rocknew
At some point, Band of Horses must've realized that being the poor man's My Morning Jacket wasn't going to keep them in flannel, so they've softened their approach, strengthened the melodic component of their compositions, tightened up the harmonies and cranked up the repetition of catchphrases.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
10-12-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
Band of Horses Cements its Stature as Noteworthy New Groupnew
Thanks to Bridwell's distinctive voice and Phil Ek's outstanding production work, the album demonstrates a combination of artistic growth and sonic integrity.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
10-11-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
Band of Horses Is On an Endless Adventurenew
Sub Pop recording artists Band of Horses are on a big roll, not just from Seattle to the Carolinas, but from comfy garage-status to serious international acclaim.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Comforts of Homenew
Ben Bridwell and Band of Horses find peace in the Carolina Lowcountry.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
03-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Band of Horses
The Un-Prodigal Son
Seattle's Band of Horses maintain some Southern traces.
Charleston City Paper |
Elle Lien |
09-30-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Better Late Than Nevernew
Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell will never have to make pizzas again.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
06-21-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews