The Beanstalk Library
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States | SELF
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For fans of Big Star and Teenage Fanclub . . . Songs like "Fake It" and "Elephantitis" burst out of the speakers, bright and jangly guitars at the forefront, supported by piano, horns and cascading backing vocals. "America at Night" is rooted more in classic rock than '90s alt-rock and that helps give the songs a timeless feel -- well-written, well-performed . . . extremely tuneful, and immaculately produced music. - Washington Post
A package of tightly crafted songs . . . draws upon Dylan and The Band but with the modern sensibility of Wilco . . . not the meandering experimentation of many freshman efforts. - DC Magazine
The one-two punch of “Elephantitis”, a rushing, gushing power-popper, and “Fake It”, with its requisite jangle and harmonies, was the perfect antidote to midsummer malaise. Worth the wait . . . a refreshingly straightforward band. - DCist.com
One of the strongest local records of the year and a great live band. - InstrumentalAnalysis (music blog)
Wonderfully done record . . . catchy, driving music, well-written lyrics and beautiful harmonies. Tracks can go from piano heavy to guitar thunder, from sleepy chill to jarring, all seamlessly . . . these tracks sound bigtime. The wait for this effort has been worth it - OnTap Magazine
Discography
America At Night (full length, 2007)
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The Beanstalk Library combines elements of 70s singer-songwriter rock, alt-country/Americana, and the adventurous spirit of its hometown. The songs of Ryan Walker and Brian Kent are laced with shimmering guitars, piano, raging Hammond organ, and 3 and 4 part harmony vocals. In August of 2007 the band released its self-produced debut album, America At Night, mixed by DC luminary Chad Clark (Fugazi, The Dismemberment Plan).
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