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the autumn rhythm
Secret Songs is the first full-length LP from the Boston,
MA trio, The Autumn Rhythm.
The Autumn Rhythm craft haunting, minimalist songs of
blissful sorrow — music that truly wears its heart on its
sleeve. Their honest, understated melodies are punctuated
by Valerie Allen’s lush vocals in a style that has been described by The Village Voice
as “intimate, narcotic, and surprisingly mature”. The Autumn Rhythm have also
garnered comparisons to the Velvet Underground, Galaxie 500, Yo La Tengo, Ida and
Cat Power.
Having hailed from Boston, Brooklyn, and now Boston again, high school sweethearts
Valerie Allen and Eli Queen began writing songs together in Boston during the winter
of 2000. The Autumn Rhythm continued on in New York City while Val attended
college and released their first EP on Hello Doll Records in July 2001. While living in
Brooklyn, The Autumn Rhythm recorded a four song EP at Marcata Studios, with Paul
Maroon of The Walkmen. Secret Songs followed later, in November 2002 at
Marlborough Farms with The Ladybug Transistor's Gary Olson and his studio
partner Bill Wells. The album features Lou Miller on drums as well as guest
appearances by Kevin Barker of Aden, and Gary Olson himself.
The Autumn Rhythm have shared stages with such great bands as The Ladybug
Transistor, Aden, The Naysayer, Dan Littleton, Tara Jane O'Neil, K, Sophie Drinker, and
The Walkmen. This ambitious young band has already developed an intensely
powerful live show through regular performances in Boston and New York City, and
the addition of Boston musician and close friend Martin Pavlinic has only added to the
Autumn Rhythm’s depth and presence onstage.
An irresistible collection of sad and dreamy pop, Secret Songs is stunning debut
album from a promising young band. Albums this moving don’t come along very
often, and we’re sure you’ll agree this this a band to watch and a collection of songs
to treasure.
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