Member Since: 07/11/2006
Band Website: www.vulturewhale.com
Band Members: WES MCDONALD
LES NUBY
KEELAN PARRISH
JAKE WAITZMAN
Influences: some Les Nuby Q&A
in-depth interview with Wes, Nov. 08
The new Vulture Whale album is now available for purchase.
Available now in CD and 180g Vinyl formats... Just copy/paste this code below and insert into your about me section. Thanks for your support! Click on the banner above to get the new album.
Sounds Like: NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!
"Musically, Vulture Whale creates a sprawling twang that allows McDonald's narratives to expertly shuck and give. Sure there's a Southerner's love of Hank Williams and bluesy licks, but The Replacements gassed glory, and the woozy, whammy bar attack of My Bloody Valentine are as vitally important-and Vulture Whale let them lovingly stew."
Thicket, March/April 09
""...The music on the new self-titled CD is sonically thick; every square-inch of the album’s soundscape is filled to bursting with colors and the small intricate flourishes you wouldn’t expect to find on such a rowdy collection of songs."
Skope, March 2009
""...Vulture Whale’s rock ‘n’ roll good-time spirits are infectious."
QRO Magazine, Feb. 09
"There are sly referential moments all over the album, from sinewy Bowie worship to Replacements-like post-teen angst to a Jagger-ish bluesy swagger, to the swing-tempo, call-and-response jump blues of "Guillotine."
Jersey Beat, Feb. 09
"unassuming lunks who know how to stir up a bracing, humid, two-guitar racket with a pinch of bluesy ass-shake and plenty of peaty prettiness."
Blender, Feb. 09
"Spellbinding frontman Wes McDonald gives his wild-eyed tales a real sizzle, spitting tortured emotions in a funky sneer, offering insults ("You look good for a woman your age") and existential reflection ("I've 'bout tried everything but dying and being quiet") with the same itchy angst. The dude could use a sympathetic ear (or a tranquilizer)."
Spin Magazine, Jan. 09
"The quartet make no mistakes that this is a no frills straight forward rock record that has catchy melodies, in your face guitar and pounding drums that all combine for a good time and an incentive to come back for more."
The Fire Note, Jan. 09
"...these alabama club rats rock like Kings of Leon minus the ass-waggin'. "
Spin Magazine, Dec. 08
"Vulture Whale have perfected a formula here of quirky lyrics matched by a punk rock energy on top of the easy melodic, rockabilly hooks. Buy this album, draw the curtains, lock the doors, and air-guitar away as you bounce on your bed."
Power of Pop, Nov. 08
"The album is rough and raw, but that’s the nature of their music. It has that kind of an edge to it... the new Vulture Whale would make an excellent road trip soundtrack."
Static, Dec. 08
"While listening to this...we can't help but think that the guys in this band put on one hell of a live show for their fans."
LMNOP/Babysue, Feb. 09
"With a no frills and straightforward sound, Vulture Whale is immediately worth the purchase, and like a loud civil war bugle horn sounded from way up north down to Alabama, my envious and vicarious enjoyment thickens with this album in my arsenal."
Citizendick, Jan. 09
"This is music to drive to. Get into. Go get it. Go see them. Go for it!"
Omni Plug, Feb. 09
Vulture Whale
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Record Label: Skybucket Records, Ol' Elegante
Type of Label: Indie