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All Genres > Pop > Quirky > THE NORMANS: dreams of autocrashes

"...intelligent witty lyrics... graceful with spacey intentions... a pop masterpiece..."
- Smother

"This is a great album which you will be listening to time and time again."
- Guitar Noise

"Dreams of Autocrashes, the debut CD from India Records darling The Normans, prove indie rock doesn't have to be a one-dimensional diatribe of misery. Brent Baldwin crafts deeply layered songs of quiet intensity that incorporate gentle, Brian Wilson-like harmonies over intricately woven guitar melodies. His transparent, ethereal vocals conjure the spirit of Elliott Smith, leaving the listener craving more. This is the genius of Baldwin's songwriting; he is able to craft interesting musical ideas but doesn't have to beat you over the head with them."
-University Star

"Extremely unique... a pop smorgasbord... lovers of good pop music will surely appreciate what Normans frontman Brent Baldwin has created here"
- Indieville

"When you are in the mood to plug in an album, but ending your life is not in your foreseeable future, Dreams of Autocrashes provides a musically similar but lyrically pleasant alternative to the morose Death Cab for Cutie or oft-melancholy Elliott Smith... an excellent debut album."
- CD Reviews

"'Writing' stands out because its melody is simple and tough... transforms empty-headedness into a bold Beach Boy strut-and-swagger worthy of Frank Black. It'll satiate your thirst for drink, initiate your interest in posing, and become a quick crowd favorite."
- Splendid

"'Heavens to Betsy' is stark, resonant, almost monotonous... it has a dirgelike appeal, but it's addictive. You want to hear it rise and rise...
the only moment of disappointment is when it ends."
- South of Mainstream

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.normansworld.net

Track List:
1. dreams of autocrashes
2. wishes
3. emily
4. writing
5. time in / time Out
6. letter
7. air
8. heavens to betsy
9. tried to try
10. tiny
11. bad joke
12. mr. catfish says
13. breakfast
14. lullaby
15. hope
16. dreams end

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