41

1. In the Door up the Stairs
2. Is That Important
3. Song Seven
4. Kinda Stoned
5. Don't Give
6. Smile My Friend
7. Forget About Jesus
8. Here It Is
9. You're So Right
10. Fine Day Coming
11. (It's Time to) Move On
12. Down the Stairs Out the Door
13. Lyrics
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Additional Info

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 5015829031
Credits

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Swell: David Freel (guitar, vocals); Monte Vallier (bass); Sean Kirkpatrick (drums).
Swell are swell on this third full-length release. They're a moody, eclectic, folky, and esoteric San Francisco foursome, who mine the same vein in every song, utilizing the reedy, calm, vocals, and constantly strummed acoustic of David Freel into mesmerizing results. It's a smooth, quiet ride until a jolting power chord snaps you out of your lull, seemingly out of nowhere. Combine this with soaring, electric slide guitar that offsets the melodies and subtle hooks, as well as Sean Kirkpatrick's creative collage of drum fills and syncopation, rather than straight beats -- a territory Stephen Morris of Joy Division adapted to their rigid sound, mixed with Stewart Copeland's style and hi-hat flourishes. 41 is existential slacker-rock. ~ Jack Rabid
Critic Reviews

Magnet (p.68) - "41 delivered 13 spooky, insinuating beauties that refused to be dismissed."