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VULTURE WHALE

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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.

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"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 © 2007 Ol' Elegante buy VULTURE WHALE debut album at cdbabyBUY ON ITUNES

Record Label: Skybucket Records, Ol' Elegante
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tonight in Macon, GA

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!!Join us for a little RNR at The Hummingbird in Macon, GA!http://www.myspace.com/thebirdstageVulture Whale on iLike - Add iLike to your MySpace
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:39:00 GMT

We're in Nashville tonight

We'll be rocking the basement tonight!!  See you there! VWVulture Whale on iLike - Add iLike to your MySpace Come on down to the basement tonight for a good time!! see you there! ...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:50:00 GMT

SXSW music playlist - FREE!!

Get your free SXSW music on here:http://www.mycrazymusicblog.com/2009/03/swsx-playlist-f ree-music-for-your.html
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:51:00 GMT

SXSW

For those of you attending this years SXSW come and join us on Saturday, March 21st at The Creekside Lounge on E 7th Street. Good times will be had!!
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Vulture Whale in and on imeem

Vulture Whale's brand new album released Feb. 3rd is available as a full stream in iMeem on our myspace page. I know I have lied to you in the past. But, this time I meem it. 
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Super bowl prediction

The Cardinals are like Al Pacino in Scarface coming to theforeign setting of the Super Bowl to move them from under a burdensomecloud of doubt into the sunshine of respect. Except, theyre notsellin...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:33:00 GMT

we will store our debut album reviews here.

"...an entertaining collection of rock songs." All Music Guide EXPERT RATING: "...the band has some promising possibilities."Orlando Sentinel Pop Music Critic "...an album that is not only accessible...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:45:00 GMT

The Tape With No Name

VW's new tape has no nameIt will remain nameless. It will have cover art that is different than our first tape. That's the way the viewer will tell the difference between the first tape and the secon...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:46:00 GMT

Baggage Claim Halo

You get off the plane. You are there, finally. You are ready to forget about the airport for a while. It is a stressful place near no one's comfort zone. Sometimes, it seems like the airport's main f...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:31:00 GMT

interview with flagpole

flagpole interview w/ John Seay
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:09:00 GMT