{ It's got some } Purrs “Its got some Television. This is a tagline from the Purrs website (http://www.thepurrs.com) that describes the sound of their first full length release, “The Dreams our Stuff is Made of”. Drawing from the moody, rhythm-driven work from these bands, the Purrs have created a sparkling full-length effort that emanates a heady vibe of angst, introspection, and gut emotion. |
The Purrs' sound has earmarks of a myriad of bands from yesterday and today. The tight rhythm section calls to mind the Dandy Warhols. Guitarist Jason Milne's spindly, atmospheric, other-worldly guitar reminds you of Will Sergeant or Tom Verlaine. Jima's deadpan vocals indicate a deference to Dean Wareham with a touch of Mick Jagger. But make no mistake though, The Purrs are no 'retro' band, content to just duplicate a sound from years passed. The Purrs' strength lies in their great collective sense of composition. Their songs are full, but not cluttered. The rhythm guitar is actually an integral part of the music — not just filler that is barely audible. Seeing them for the first time at the Crocodile a few weeks ago, I was amazed at the symmetry of their sound. Far too many bands seem to bludgeon audiences with a wall of sound that blurs the finer points of the effort. Not so with the Purrs. Their songs are carefully crafted, where every note from every instrument has a purpose. At the core of their sound is the impressive guitar work from Jason Milne. Never spinning out of control, Milne plays with precision and imagination. It is a pleasure to watch him work like a mad scientist in the background, adding quirky textural bits to the songs, providing the perfect compliment to Jima's impassioned vocals. The Purrs are steadily growing a following in town. Their music is getting a great deal of airplay on KEXP and I suspect that it is only a matter of time before they are signed to a record deal. Thursday's CD Release Party at the High Dive should attract a good number of new fans, so be sure to get there early.
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