Helvetia – Helvetia’s Junk Shop
Helvetia is not your typical rock band. Their music is not of the loud head banging variety, nor is it the soft angst ridden emo music currently heard all over the radio. No, Helvetia is different. Helvetia is that rare breed of rock band that is not only talented, but also very artistic.
The music from Helvetia’s Helvetia’s Junk Shop sounds like something that would be heard all over one of those indie films that features really good, must have music. The singing is somewhat minimized, with the lead singer normally singing in a low, soft voice, while the music is highly emphasized. Though there is emphasis on the actual music, the singing is not that suicidal emotionally depressing stuff. It’s more slow paced and poetic—a true work of art. Helvetia is definitely a band that lovers of the arts would enjoy.
If you’re a fan of music and not necessarily of singing, you’re going to love this group. This is something you will want to play to listen to, not to dance or bob your head, but maybe just drive along, swaying your hands to the music while pondering life’s dilemmas. Helvetia’s Helvetia’s Junk Shop is worth a good listen.
Helvetia – Leaning Towards An End
Enjoy a free download of “Leaning Towards An End,” the new track from Helvetia’s forthcoming album, Helvetia’s Junk Shop, out September 15 on the Static Cult Label Junk Shop is the follow up the two acclaimed 2008 releases The Acrobats and Headless Machine Of The Heart. The new album was written, recorded and produced by Helvetia founder Jason Albertini, with additional support from Built to Spill drummer Scott Plouf and former Duster band mate Clay Parton. There is something charming about “Leaning Towards An End” it reminds a lot of Flaming Lips and it is certainly worth a download.