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Spines

Atlanta, GA | Established. Jan 01, 2013

Atlanta, GA
Established on Jan, 2013
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"Spines - Hands High 7″"

The two sides of Spines’ new Hands High 7″ could not be more different. The title track’s danceable post-punk is reminiscent of Metric’s biting electropop. The B-side, “Pentecostal Preacher Killer,” is a modernized garage stomp. Such divergent styles often mean that a band is still finding their sound, but it’s within this genre blender that Spines are most successful, cherry picking and deconstructing the past with reckless abandon.

The ease with which the band splices together bits of rock and roll history is a communal effort, benefiting from the talents of each member. Ryan Eastwood’s atmospheric guitar work imbues both tracks with a noir shadow that allows bassist Lee Kennedy and drummer Caleb Probst to fill in the spaces with colorful, often intricate rhythms. Vocalist Morgan Mornet’s expansive range is one of the most immediate features of both tracks, but it’s her ability to switch between violence and vulnerability that’s most notable. Her raw desperation is similar to Allison Mosshart’s bluesy snarl and is the perfect fit for the macabre lyrics of “Pentecostal Preacher Killer.”

Overall, Hands High emphasizes Spines’ new streamlined sound. Gone are the experimental interludes of April’s Clamour EP. Still, Spines have been able to cut away most of the musical meanderings in a way that doesn’t compromise their creative vision as a band, allowing their songs to hit harder. The end result is a record which becomes more catchy with repeat listens, a significant achievement for something so danceable. - Immersive Atlanta


"OE Monomania – The Tracks We Can’t Stop Listening To 12/14"

Atlanta’s Spines just released their new 2 song 7″ Hands High and the title track is one of those catchy indie rock ‘n’ roll songs powered by Morgan Mornet’s vocals that still lend a post punk, harder edge to strong drum beats and swirling guitars that will make you want to dance all night long, jumping up and down, rocking out, hands in the air with friends new and old. You know this song has to be killer live. - OpenEars Music


"Introducing Spines"

The description of Spines‘ music is promising. “Sounds like Bully, Wolf Alice, Savages” etc – all my favorite bands in one breath.

I’m not sure if I would dare to compare, but listening to this Atlanta-based band post-punky single “Hands High” (and the B-side “Pentecostal Preacher Killer“) made me think of a combination between Alison Mosshart (of the Kills and the Dead Weather) and Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs). And it can’t be a bad thing.

The guitars of Ryan Eastwood accompany the wailing vocals of Morgan Mornet perfectly, especially in the B-side, the “heavier” track of the two and my personal favorite.

After few listens (that included some head bangings) I can definitely say that the music is catchy. Even if it may not be ear-friendly to all the listeners, my ears are hooked and looking forward to the entire album. - Cougar Microbes


"Bully Took the Drunken Unicorn By Storm"

Next up, Spines. They mixed a bit of the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs post-punk frenetic energy, with some experimental guitar tone and a powerful singer. They took the stage for 30 minutes and never gave it back. - OpenEars Music


"PLAYLIST: Breakthrough Weekends"

- I love this kind of pop-punk indie blend, I love the vocals – equally angelic and powerful, I love how rich the instrumentation is, how huge it becomes. Massive thumbs up from me! - Howl and Echoes


"DMA’s, Blank Range, & Spines at Aisle 5"

Spines, one of my Atlanta favorites, took the stage first. Effects heavy guitar and sexpot female vocals somehow jump out from a bruising rhythm section of Lee Kennedy and Caleb Probst. Spines have been playing out a considerable amount the last few months, and it shows as they’ve pared down and tightened up their set. - OpenEars Music


"Saturday Sampler for February 13th"

How can you go wrong when a band’s sound is part Bully, part Wolf Parade, and part Wolf Alice? Newcomers Spines‘ second single, “Hands High”, is a blistering, anthemic, indie-rock number that will have you jumping or prancing around the living room. From the glistening guitar work to Morgan Mornet’s bellowing vocals to the awesome rhythms that create the turbulent feelings in the song, “Hands High” is a mind-blowing introduction, and it offers a hint of the enormous possibilities that await Spines. - The Revue


"Plisner’s Picks – The 2014 IMR Music Festival recap"

A scarring scythe of female vocal assault ripped through the air alongside heart pounding drums creating a mixture of emotions. Hard funk rock steering into almost bluesy arrangements of guitars that tickled your torso. Chunky melodic beats with torrents of eclectic poise rippled the room. This was an amazing performance all around. - Beatlanta


Discography

Spines - Clamor EP - April 2015
Spines - Hands High 7" - December 2015

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The two sides of Spines' new Hands High 7″ could not be more different. The title track’s danceable post-punk is reminiscent of Metric’s biting electropop. The B-side, “Pentecostal Preacher Killer,” is a modernized garage stomp. Such divergent styles often mean that a band is still finding their sound, but it’s within this genre blender that Spines are most successful, cherry picking and deconstructing the past with reckless abandon.

The ease with which the band splices together bits of rock and roll history is a communal effort, benefiting from the talents of each member. Ryan Eastwood’s atmospheric guitar work imbues both tracks with a noir shadow that allows bassist Lee Kennedy and drummer Caleb Probst to fill in the spaces with colorful, often intricate rhythms. Vocalist Morgan Mornet’s expansive range is one of the most immediate features of both tracks, but it’s her ability to switch between violence and vulnerability that’s most notable. Her raw desperation is similar to Allison Mosshart’s bluesy snarl and is the perfect fit for the macabre lyrics of “Pentecostal Preacher Killer.”

-Immersive Atlanta

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