Real Numbers - Wordless Wonder - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Wordless Wonder is the long awaited full length from Real Numbers. It follows up a pair of 12Inch EPs on Three Dimensional Records, a single on Florida's Dying, and recent appearances on cassettes from Forged Artifacts and No Problem. Tenderly crafted by Matt Castore at his St. Paul, MN studio A Harder Commune from late 2015 to early 2016, it is presented here on Slumberland Records for your enjoyment. - As for the songs... The three chords of InchFalling OutInch sparkle with layered melodies reinforcing the poignant tale of an embarrassed boy having to explain to his parents why he fell out of a car. Other contemplative topics include the Television Personalities' fall from John Peel's good graces (InchFrank InfatuationInch), 60's biker flicks (InchJust So Far AwayInch) and a Welshman's infidelity (InchOnly Two Can PlayInch). Throughout the album, happy harmonies intermingle with sadness-laced larks. The title track, an introspective meta-composition about the frustrations of lyrical penmanship, rewards the astute listener with light pleasantries. - Tracking was a layered affair with a focus on guitars. InchWe wanted something different than previous releases which had a very 'live' production,Inch explains Eli. This was accomplished by doubling most rhythm tracks, stacking leads and - on a few songs - adding a 12-string acoustic, Eli's Inchnew favorite instrument.Inch Continuing their flirtations with keys (see the solo on 2013's InchOrdealInch) Matt Castore's wind organ closes side one, while Eli's childhood Casio SK-1 adds depth to the side two closer InchThis Happy SadnessInch - a song simultaneously about a mix-tape, failing relationships, and Matt Haynes' pre-Sarah fanzine InchAre You Scared To Get Happy.Inch Album Tracks 1. Frank Infatuation 2. Wordless Wonder 3. Just So Far Away 4. Only Two Can Play 5. Falling Out 6. New Boy 7. Public Domain