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The angular, intricate, and intelligent compositions of Hospitality signal a sophisticated new pop voice. Singer Amber Papini’s idiosyncratic songwriting and incisive lyrics coupled with the band’s rich arrangements on their self-titled debut explore youth, New York, and the bittersweet commingling of past and present in a way that feels just right, right now.

From the opening phrase of “Eighth Avenue,” guitar hooks are balanced with a cultivated melody. Papini’s singing has a wisp of an English accent via Kansas City (she learned to sing by imitating Richard Butler on The Psychedelic Furs’ Talk Talk Talk) and her lyrics create a moonstruck, even cinematic vision of New York City, where the band formed in 2007. The production by Shane Stoneback (Vampire Weekend, Sleigh Bells) and band member Nathan Michel (guitar, drums, keyboards), who released his share of experimental “bedroom” pop, culminating in 2005’s The Beast (Skipp/Sonig), imbues the entire record with an intimate yet prodigious sound, layering period keyboards with horns, synthesizers, and treated guitars.

Hospitality the album has an overarching vision and should be listened to as a whole, though every song registers as a single. (Will Merge take a cue from Epic’s Thriller campaign and release seven singles? They should!) “Friends of Friends” could break the Hot 100 with its heavy intro

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1	Friends Of Friends	2,192
2	Betty Wang	1,919
3	Eighth Avenue	1,576
4	The Birthday	1,309
5	Julie	1,291
6	The Right Profession	1,268
7	Sleepover	1,227
8	All Day Today	1,198
9	Argonauts	1,107
10	Liberal Arts	1,086
11	Eight Avenue	251
12	Sleepover (Epitonic saki Sessions)	6
13	Argonauts (Epitonic saki Sessions)	5
13	Julie (Epitonic saki Sessions)	5
13	Eigth Ave (Epitonic saki Sessions)	5

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typhlosionisme

this is everything i've been looking for my entire life

last week
Salt0nSlugs

Enjoyable background indie pop.

last week
cynthiapowell

Her voice and singing reminds me of Regina Spektor.

last week
williemarkie

Never heard this before, but after checking it from here it's awesome! http://www.bublaa.com/bubble/Indie%20Talk

last week
ElectroPeter

reminds me the last album by Acid House Kings

12 days ago
ElectroPeter

sweet band and songs, totally twee, indie pop <3

12 days ago
dupontflames

Yes. This rules.

13 days ago
Rastamarie

Loveeeeeeeee

13 days ago
LMW87

love it

14 days ago
aurora789

Album review of Hospitality http://soundinflux.blogspot.com/2012/02/hospitality-hospitality.html

15 days ago
theNomadz

my first listen very promising

15 days ago
crystalhaohao

lovely!!

19 days ago
Under_Radar_Mag

Check out our review of Hospitality: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/hospitality_band_album_review/

21 days ago
Jamish260

This is nice.. it got better after a few listens

22 days ago
WeirdoRipper

decent album, will never listen again

22 days ago
radioheadism

this is lovely

23 days ago
O-S_sun

Friends Of Friends nice song

23 days ago
Nellybfreshz

At first I thought this album was terrible, boring, and not quit memorable. Over some time and more listens, It's actually a pretty good record. Just let it wash over you

last month
greypie

Are you supporting Tennis on any more of their tour dates? *fingers crossed for Hoxton....*

last month
Ronniemog45

Kind of dissapointed on the album, it just felt too "safe" but at the same time nothing was really catchy either. I really like the voice of the singer, but it has still been a very boring listening experience. After the middle I was just hoping for some nice melodies to whistle along with but I just didn't get that either. A debut album should be a bit more... bold... I guess ;)

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