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Concert Wed Jun 13 2007
Spanish for 100's New Direction
Seattle's Spanish for 100 has undergone a rather significant transformation recently, shifting from their Americana influences to more of an edgy indie-rock sensibility. Their upcoming album, Say What You Want To Say, follows 2006's Metric by mere months and yet sounds like a band well on their way through a new mission. But it's not like they've abandoned what's made their name in the Pacific Northwest as much as they've honed in on a sound that is more in line with the direction of the band. Illinois native Aaron Starkey's intricate shoegaze-influenced guitaring and Corey Passons soaring vocals highlight Say What You Want To Say in a way that Spanish for 100 hasn't before recognized. With the help of Johnny Sangster, who's concentrated on producing Seattle-area bands like Mudhoney and the Briefs, and Phil Ek, whose mixing can be heard on records by Pretty Girls Make Graves and the Shins, Spanish for 100 seems to be putting all their chips in on this hand. See if their bet pays off at the Empty Bottle tomorrow evening. They are sandwiched between two Chicago bands - Frisbie and Sleep with the Fishes. The show begins at 9:30 and it's only $7.
[mp3]: Spanish for 100 - Attack!