Member Since: 06/08/2005
Band Website: facebook.com/pages/Skeletons
Band Members:
Neal, Scott, Devon, Lucas
Influences: Skeleton Press 2009
"...All the Other Animals is the kind of fun, highjinks-filled record reminiscent of Pinkerton or Alien Lanes...If you ever had a soft spot for the nakedly emotional lyrics and really good guitar sound exclusive to '90s, Skeletons with Flesh on Them are a band to get excited about."
Julia Mullen Gordon, Seattle Sound Magazine
"A thrilling confluence of The Fruit Bats, The Beautiful South and Pavement, Skeletons With Flesh On Them sound like the house band on an indie rock cruise...Lively, innovative and wholly original, All The Other Animals may very well be the best debut of the year."
Alex Green, Caught in the Carousel
"...bridges the (narrow) gap between the wordplay of Colin Meloy, the oozing sentimentalism of Ben Gibbard, and the goofiness of Gordon Gano. For a self-released debut, All the Other Animals sounds lovely, a sincere display of winding melodies and whipsmart lyrics that could challenge BOAT for the crown of best pop act in Seattle"
Ezra Ace Caraeff, Portland Mercury
"These skeletons spent the past three years crafting an impressive brand of finely tuned power pop, and their hard work paid off...Animals is a well-rounded effort that shows considerable potential and artistic range."
Travis Hay, The Seattle Weekly
"...a jangly pop opus that is chock-full of ultra catchy songs that sound definitively Seattle."
Andrew Boe, Three Imaginary Girls
"Their lyrics are literary, and not in a show-offy "let's use a bunch of multisyllabicwords!" Decemberists kind of way. They're not afraid to rock in different styles—"Power Cords" could be a Violent Femmes song, and "All the Other Animals" could easily be a Springsteen cover—and they come across as totally earnest, which is a rare, joyous thing in this town. I'm a huge fan. What can I say?"
Paul Constant, The Stranger
"Skeletons With Flesh On Them is surprisingly fun, spirited rock and roll...this group’s down to earth, grassroots approach is refreshing and sorely needed."
Matt Cohen, Delusions of Adequacy
"All the Other Animals is a sonic gem, beaming with fun pop tracks perfect for summer days...I love them and you should, too, and I won't stop saying so until you finally listen."
Megan Seling, The Stranger
"I'm rather perplexed at the fact that this album had to be self-released as it is a rather outstanding release. Then again, perhaps they've decided the music business isn't worth fussing around with… or maybe not. Either way, Skeletons with Flesh on Them have offered a fantastic album for lovers of indie rock to enjoy."
Michael Phillips, Scene Point Blank
"Skeletons write maudlin, melodic songs, like a younger Harvey Danger doing chamber rock...Skeletons with Flesh on Them muse about heartbreak and the honesty of the human experience rather than directly engaging the topics at length; the end result is an indie rock record that's shaded, instead of colored with any singular identity."
Chris Govella, Redefine Magazine
"This is music for driving in the sun — honest, expansive, complex, and catchy as hell...In an age where pop culture is relentlessly capitalizing on entropy, Skeletons With Flesh on Them is a breath of fresh air. "
Paul Schrag, Weekly Volcano
"Animals is easily one of the best debut full lengths album a band could ever think to make. It also could be an instructional manual for any band looking to break out as far as recordings may be concerned."
Ron Trembath, Fensepost
"There is no musical justice if this band doesn't get the recognition they deserve for this release. "
Chris, Local Vertical
Type of Label: Major