Waking Ashland - The Well

Waking Ashland - The Well
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In the glorious wonderland of Southern California, Waking Ashland is synonymous with being a San Diego based “Piano Rock Band” with influences as disparate as Joe Jackson, Coldplay, Pixies, and Hüsker Dü – which should translate to you, Dear Record Lover, as a serious love of Ben Folds. Or does it? Bob Mould’s good pal, Lou Giordano, produced Waking Ashland’s breakthrough 2005 album, Composure, -- and on their new album, Wake, you can hear the Hüsker’s influence (along with Mr. Fold’s harmonies) on tracks like “Your Intentions” and “Change.” Pleasant So-Cal, Beach Boys-y vibes permeate Wake as well – something that Black Francis would certainly approve of (especially on the haunting “Sinking Is Swimming.” It’s all earnest, good and rocking – so check it out, why don’t ya?

Posted on August 9, 2007