Quietly Awesome in 2007, Pt. 1: Foreign Born

They’ve shared stages with plenty of big-name acts, are Ed Droste’s (Grizzly Bear) “favorite new band”, and were just signed to Dim Mak, and yet I see surprisingly little about them in the so-called blogosphere. Foreign Born are poised to be huge, and if it doesn’t happen yet in 2007, I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot more of them in higher-profile positions in 2008.

The band’s first proper full-length, On the Wing Now, features tightly woven rock’n'roll pieces that, while sticking pretty closely to indie-rock standards, reveals a dedication to detail that makes each song unique. Guitarist Lewis Pesacov’s degree in Composition probably aided that to a certain extent and his founding partner Matt Popieluch’s voice lends a healthy dose of breadth to the songs: his vocals are encompassing, and his range is impressive. At times, his voice reminds me of the more rocking Echo & The Bunnymen songs: soaring, epic and memorable. You can check out more songs over at their MySpace.

I’m really excited that there are a few straight-up rock bands surfacing this year that have me this excited.

Foreign Born “Union Hall”
Foreign Born “In the Shape”

i caught them some time back, and though i wasn’t immediately charmed they won me over by the end of their set. good band to check out live.