The Shells have been playing 60's influenced pop in Texas for over five years. Since 1999 they have performed at CMJ 2000, SXSW 2005, and have self released two records. Their debut album was recorded by Centro-matic's Matt Pence and is available on the band's own Posteurocentric label. The follow-up 7" was recorded at home by Carlos Jackson and released on little mafia records in 2006.
"For this Austin band, the twee indie pop of the early 90's didn’t just not die; it didn't even take a nap. But the Shells know that fluffy guitars and fey arrangements have their roots in '60s bossa nova and French yeh-yeh pop as well as shoegazing guitar bands, Gram Parsons country-rock and, of course the Kinks." - Joe Gross XLent 10/26/06
"Multiple singers, lots of harmonizing, and a kind of country vibe to their pop-all that was missing was the campfire. And at the risk of offending them, they looked really really young, like 15-year olds trapped in 20-something bodies. I think it was the overwhelming optimisn exuded; all smiles, all infectious. Even the saddest bastard there had to appreciate watching the lovely keyboard/guitarist/singer chug a Shiner while keeping the beat with her tambourine before getting up to dance her ass off. That's multi-tasking at its finest. As I put it much less eloquently to the band members after the show, the Shells were fuckin' rad," - Rank and Revue.
"The Shells buzz with homespun Syd Barrett energy" - Greg Beets Austin Chronicle
"Heavily influenced by 1960s pop, the Shells are master craftsmen (and women) of bright, loping melodies that feel a little like finding out that there is an afterlife after all, and you've scored a guestlist spot to the never-ending party." - Emily Strong - Hometown Heros Soundcheck MagazineYou can download the shells album on iTunes. Click here!
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