More to come (from a different angle) soon. I know artists always say this but, seriously, thanks for listening, it has been amazing sharing this stuff with you. This means that these shows next week will be our last (though I think we might plan some kinda epic last gig in Chicago one of these days, but that is to be determined)… So come on out and blow us a kiss goodbye. I mean, Fruit Bats has always ostensibly been a “solo” project, so this is just the start of chapter two, really… But anyway, new music from me still! More on that soon, so please don’t lose touch.
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Plus I’ll still write songs and make records and play shows, which will scratch any Fruit Bats itch that you’ve got. I’ve been fortunate enough to start scoring movies and producing bands and I’m super excited to continue on with that. It’s been a long run and time for a change. Especially since I don’t even understand any of that stuff. There is no major or dramatic reason – I’m not gonna launch into one of those “the changing face of the music landscape in the digital age,” things.
So, after 13 years, 5 albums, bunch of tours, and lots of laughs, Fruit Bats is calling it a day. John released a statement about the groups’ dissolution, saying: Johnson, who has also played with a number of other projects-most notably The Shins. The term band is used loosely, seeing as the project has always centered around singer-songwriter Eric D. I think their live show would make the album complete, listening to the author tell his stories and describe his dreams.Earlier this week the Fruit Bats called it quits after 13+ years as a band. well maybe not, but you will see me there. When this band comes to town, you will see me there with a big blanket and pillow. This music is for dreamers, for people who like to hear lullabies, for people who want to chill, and let music put you in another state, for hippies. My favorite of the album, "Seaweed" tells a story of love through the journey of a tooth and Martians, "If I broke my jaw for you I would find a bloody tooth and rip it out.
They lyrics range from story telling to love relationships, but all seem to have an underlying theme of nature. The tracks seem to flow nicely, often times running into each other, taking a little while for the listener to realize they have moved onto the next song.
Be prepared to be put in a trance by soft vocals and harmonies, and mellow guitar and drums accompanied by and assortment of miscellaneous instruments including xylophone, keyboard, banjo, "household objects", mandolin, and other electronics. I would describe their sound as reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, or Peter Paul and Mary. So what will you hear if you pick up this album? You will get a taste of laid back pop-folk sounds. They were recently singed to Sub-pop in 2002 and have begun to take off, already completing three of their own headlining tours, as well as supporting bands such as Modest Mouse and The Shins. His other permanent member is Gillian Lisee who joined in 2001. The front man of the band is Eric Johnson, who is not stranger to the Chicago music scene. Mouthfuls is the second release by Fruit Bats, but their first record on Sub-pop records, produced by Brian Deck.
The Fruit Bats are a melodic folk band whose sound is so gentle and soothing it could put a baby to sleep. When I first listened to this album, I felt as if I had traveled back to the â70's.