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"Swear to Me on Unknown & Unheard"

Episode 287 - Unknown & Unheard


"Swear to Me 7" Review"

The Gorgeous Hands are a four-piece rock group based out of Austin, Texas who have just revealed the first single off their brand new 7? Generator. - Rex Manning Day


"Review: Swear to Me 7""

Before they were The Gorgeous Hands, back when they bore the less-gorgeous-sounding moniker of The Magnificent Snails, these guys generated some well-formed, acidic, garage pop-rock (check out the Baby Acid Trips EP ). Now they've put aside the stimulants and the Snail name, and have generated an irresistable pair of pop numbers for their latest 7-inch single. Nicely harmonized vox over alt rock guitar licks, propelled along some tried-and-true chord progressions and highlighted by truly righteous riffs. Two sides-worth of good stuff here.

This came out back in June, so you mighta missed it. You've got a few minutes, see what gorgeous hands these snails have become. - The Deli Austin


"Austin Deli Band of the Month - January 2013"

SELECTED THE DELI AUSTIN BAND OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2013 - The Deli Austin


"Review: Swear to Me 7""

Formerly the Magnificent Snails, this clever pop quartet finds all the right parts on "Swear to Me." Building a wistful indie-folk backbone with gum-smacking hooks and strategic falsettos, the Hands' instinctive songwriting reinvigorates an overripe paradigm with pure transistor power. "Generator" boasts warm harmonies and an atmospheric build that's only slightly less compelling than the A-side. Expect an auspicious full-length debut in early 2013. - The Austin Chronicle


"FREE WEEK PICK 2013 - OVRLD"

"The lineup at The Parish is also a great cross section of promising Austin artists with Gorgeous Hands, Calliope Musicals, Befriend the Bears, Three Leaf and Danny Malone playing at the acoustically awesome venue." - OVRLD


"Single Shots - Generator - Gorgeous Hands"

These guys have been through some line-up changes and music festivals (SXSW, MR. FEST and Narsfest) over the last few months and come out with this superb new single. I should qualify superb. It’s a satisfying blend of indie rock and the pop of yore. Listen and love. And enjoy your days. - Can You Hear This (UK)


"Exclusive Premiere: "Swear to Me (That You'll Stay)" b/w "Generator" - The Gorgeous Hands"

The new 7? sports two songs that are head and shoulders above their earlier stuff. Lead track “Swear to Me (That You’ll Stay)” has the same interesting vocal parts as Magnificent Snails tracks, but with much more power in the arrangement and production (Waldo Wittenmyer is growing by leaps and bounds with every recording he engineers; the guy’s got chops in the studio). This is a mature pop-rock record. And it’s followed by the Wilco-aping “Generator,” which is a near-complete break from their prior material, coming across as an epic indie rock anthem. Taken together, it’s the statement of a band ready for a new chapter in its existence, and one that excites me for the material that will surely follow. - OVRLD


"Show Review: The Gorgeous Hands at Swan Dive 6/7"

My final act of the night was Gorgeous Hands, and they lived up to the expectations I had of the group. They write tight pop-rock tunes, and give off an ecstatic exuberance in the live setting. Rusty’s vocals sounds really strong, as did that of the backing vocals by the rest of the group. It’s always nice to see a band executing a tried-and-true formula with such precision and energy. Their new songs sounded really strong, and everyone in the audience seemed more than excited to get their hands on the single the band so graciously was giving away for free. - Austin Town Hall


"Review: The Wounded Jukebox"

In a ridiculously obvious ploy to seem more relatable to humans, The Magnificent Snails have changed their name to The Gorgeous Hands, keeping their flair for creative stylings of the catchy and the earnest, but adding a new sense of aim towards rhythmic song structures. Their new 7?, Swear To Me (That You’ll Stay) / Generator, gives you that structure with a upside-the-head slap of bass -”Swear To Me (That You’ll Stay)”- and then a tender country kiss -”Generator”-. The Austin quintet seem ready to sneak up on future fans from behind, and surprise you with songs you and your favorite pair of dancing shoes can enjoy together. - The Wounded Jukebod


"Video: the Magnificent Snails Last Song/the Gorgeous Hands First Song"

Last week, a young Austin band died, then like Saint Lazarus, rose from the dead. And though we wish the band had selected guitarist Charlie Magnone’s submission–The Vintage Years–as their new moniker, we genuinely enjoyed their set and wish the former Magnificent Snails, now The Gorgeous Hands, the very best. We especially liked their wide sense of pop, which included the featherlight turns of a Vampire Weekend alongside serious efforts at garage and blues. Check out the last song the Snails ever performed, above, along with Mr. Magnone’s account of his naming suggestion. - Vesper Magazine


"The Gorgeous Hands (formerly the Magnificent Snails) 90.5 KUT's Song of the Day"

It’s inevitable that a band is going to grow and change over time. Sometimes that takes the form of an ill-advised electro-concept record, sometimes it’s as simple as a lineup shift. For Austin garage-pop quartet The Magnificent Snails it’s time for a change. They’re playing a show Thursday night at Cheer Up Charlies, and the word has come down that the band is going to officially announce they are changing their name to The Gorgeous Hands.

It’s definitely a big change, but let’s take a look at the history of The Magnificent Snails before we look ahead to The Gorgeous Hands. Rusty and Chris Galis and Blaine McGaffigan formed The Magnificent Snails in 2010. In February the following year the group released their debut six-song EP Baby Acid Trips, and added a fourth member Charlie Magnone. Later that summer drummer and percussionist Cullen Faulk replaced McGaffigan, who left the band to pursue greener pastures overseas. The band has been working on new songs, and is set to release a 7? this summer and a full-length later this year.

This is a new beginning of sorts for the band, and partly contributed to the name change. “The reason we’re changing our name is that we’re looking to tackle this new music with a fresh outlook,” says singer Rusty Galis. “We’re going to be putting a lot of time and effort into this project over the rest of the year and we’ve sort of outgrown the Snails moniker.”

But before we officially say goodbye to The Snails, and say hello to The Gorgeous Hands, we’ve culled one of the standout tracks from Baby Acid Trips as today’s song of the day. It’s a horn-laden, aptly-titled bit of lo-fi pop goodness called “Decisions Decisions.” - Paul Carrubba 90.5 KUT (NPR affiliate)


"Sound Off: The Gorgeous Hands (formerly the Magnificent Snails)"

"...they brandish a kind of pop flair that manages to be both catchy and continually interesting. With touches of horns and experimental torques, the Snails can ripple with softly gleaming harmonies, bounce with a kind of Vampire Weekend punch of infectiousness and even cut funky, garage-glam with an effective relish. " - The Austin Sound


"The Gorgeous Hands (formerly the Magnificent Snails) @ the Mohawk - Austin Music Weekly"

Video of the Magnificent Snails featured on Austin Music Weekly - Austin Music Weekly


"The Gorgeous Hands at Mr. Fest Interview"

When a talented four piece “garage pop” band began brainstorming for a group name, The Magnificent Snails was jokingly thrown into the mix and has since been their title on the road. The Snails are a unique addition to the Austin, Texas music scene who offer an extremely diverse sound. - Mr. Fest Tumblr


"The Gorgeous Hands (formerly the Magnificent Snails) on Balcony TV"

Video performance & interview - Balcony.tv


"Featured Show on Austin 360"

Just a featured show. - Austin 360 (Austin America-Statesman)


"Total Crush Showcase - Magnificent Snails"

Magnificent Snails (Austin) have a garage pop style with songs full of catchy melodies. If you like Spoon than you'd probably enjoy them - The Austin Cut


"Ovrld Shares: The Magnificent Snails"

Magnificent Snails released their debut EP, Baby Acid Trips, earlier this year. It features some lo-fi sugary goodness. The melodies are catchy and the songs are happy but they maintain a chill vibe throughout. There are a lot of mid-tempo songs. “Decisions Decisions” stood out to me thanks to my love for horns, and the rest of the EP is certainly enjoyable (I’ve listened to it on repeat several times through now), but nothing prepared me for the material I heard at their show last night. The band rocked a lot of new material that really impressed me. Lead singer Rusty Galis told me that, sadly, they aren’t planning to record any of it until the end of their summer tour in 2012, but they will be touring constantly before that, so there should be plenty of chances to catch them both in, out and around Austin. I highly recommend them, and can’t wait for their next release to come out. Which we will definitely be telling the OVRLD audience about. - Ovrld Music Blog


"Austin Town Hall Summer Sampler"

The Magnificent Snails included into the ATH Summer Sampler 2011. - Austin Town Hall


"Demo Sweat #19: Magnificent Snails' Baby Acid Trips"

"...the rhythmic main vocal hook is a real keeper, the best of many good moments by soulful lead whiner Russell Galis." - Big Western Flavor


"Magnificent Snails Demo Review"

“’Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!’ is a winner, blending 60’s po with Spoon-y syncopation. They rhythmic main vocal hook is a real keeper, the best of many good moments by soulful lead whiner Russell Galis.” - Big Western Flavor


"Magnificent Snails Preview"

“New band, the Magnificent Snails, release their debut EP Baby Acid Trips at Club 1808. They have an indie rock-meets-worldbeat sound that’s quite new; the EP is worth checking out.” –Western Holmes - Big Western Flavor


"Sound Off: The Magnificent Snails"

“Luckily for the local trio, who drops their debut EP, Baby Acid Trips, this week, they brandish a kind of pop flair that manages to be both catchy and continually interesting. With touches of horns and experimental torques, the Snails can ripple with softly gleaming harmonies, bounce with a kind of Vampire Weekend punch of infectiousness and even cut funky, garage-glam with an effective relish.” - Austin Sound editor, Doug Freeman


Discography

"Swear to Me (That You'll Stay)" b/w "Generator" 7"

A. Swear to Me (That You'll Stay)
B. Generator

Baby Acid Trips EP - available on CDBaby and iTunes

1. Decisions, Decisions
2. Mean Girls
3. Waiting for the Other to Go
4. Dozen Rozez
5. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
6. Baby Acid Trips

Gorgeous Hands (formerly the Magnificent Snails) Digital 7" Project - available via our Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/themagnificentsnails

Help Rusty Bone Digital 7"
a. Help Rusty Bone
b. Baby Acid Trips [Acoustic Amble]

Capessio Digital 7"
a. Capessio
b. Do You Love Me, Hello?

Photos

Bio

PRESS QUOTES:

"Formerly the Magnificent Snails, this clever pop quartet finds all the right parts on "Swear to Me." Building a wistful indie-folk backbone with gum-smacking hooks and strategic falsettos, the Hands' instinctive songwriting reinvigorates an overripe paradigm with pure transistor power. "Generator" boasts warm harmonies and an atmospheric build that's only slightly less compelling than the A-side. Expect an auspicious full-length debut in early 2013."
-Greg Beets, Austin Chronicle

"Before they were The Gorgeous Hands, back when they bore the less-gorgeous-sounding moniker of The Magnificent Snails, these guys generated some well-formed, acidic, garage pop-rock (check out the Baby Acid Trips EP ). Now they've put aside the stimulants and the Snail name, and have generated an irresistable pair of pop numbers for their latest 7-inch single. Nicely harmonized vox over alt rock guitar licks, propelled along some tried-and-true chord progressions and highlighted by truly righteous riffs. Two sides-worth of good stuff here."
-The Deli Austin

"...they brandish a kind of pop flair that manages to be both catchy and continually interesting. With touches of horns and experimental torques, the Snails can ripple with softly gleaming harmonies, bounce with a kind of Vampire Weekend punch of infectiousness and even cut funky, garage-glam with an effective relish."
-Doug Freeman, Austin Chronicle, Austin Sound

"...The Magnificent Snails have changed their name to The Gorgeous Hands, keeping their flair for creative stylings of the catchy and the earnest, but adding a new sense of aim towards rhythmic song structures. Their new 7?, Swear To Me (That You’ll Stay) / Generator, gives you that structure with a upside-the-head slap of bass -'Swear To Me (That You’ll Stay)'- and then a tender country kiss -'Generator'."
-The Wounded Jukebox

"They write tight pop-rock tunes, and give off an ecstatic exuberance in the live setting. Rusty’s vocals sounds really strong, as did that of the backing vocals by the rest of the group. It’s always nice to see a band executing a tried-and-true formula with such precision and energy."
-Austin Town Hall

"This is a mature pop-rock record. And it’s followed by the Wilco-aping “Generator,” which is a near-complete break from their prior material, coming across as an epic indie rock anthem. Taken together, it’s the statement of a band ready for a new chapter in its existence, and one that excites me for the material that will surely follow."
-OVRLD

BIO:

The Gorgeous Hands (formerly the Magnificent Snails) are a rock/pop quartet with a fresh sound. The Baby Acid Trips EP, self-released in February 2011, showcased the band's influence-melding, pop-driven muse. Songs like "Mean Girls" and "Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!" touched upon the playful nature of this group and their willingness to try out any musical trope. In the wake of a line-up change, the band has embarked on a metamorphosis, beginning with the music. Though they still adhere strongly to the pop intuition that made Baby Acid Trips a Gorgeous Hands trademark, their music exudes a new level of musical maturity, with a bigger sound, tighter rhythms, and a polished lyricism. The band floats through ambient textures into poignant alt-country harmony. Their low-key indie rock rustles with angular guitar work and punchy rhythm, eventually ascending into sky-high hooks. This new material will trademark the Hands upcoming sound as they continue to re-establish themselves for a banner year in 2012.

FESTIVALS and SHOWCASE APPEARANCES:
-SXSW Unofficial, Austin, TX (2011)
-Festival of New Horizons, Austin, TX (2011)
-Narsfest, San Antonio, TX (2012)
-West by West Campus, Austin, TX (2012)
-MR. FEST, San Marcos, TX (2012)
-Total Crush Showcase, Austin, TX (2011)
-Total Crush 2 Showcase, Austin, TX (2012)

NOTABLE:

-Featured as 90.5 KUT's Song of the Day May 16, 2012

-Shared stages with The Sour Notes, Little Lo, The Boxing Lesson, The Preservation, Jose Feliciano, Yourself and the Air, Boats (Kill Rock Stars), Finding Fiction (NYC), Not in the Face, Sundress, Fierce Bad Rabbit, TV Girl

-Self-released Baby Acid Trips in February 2011 with distribution in local record stores, iTunes, and CD Baby

-Featured on Austin Town Hall's Summer Sampler Mix 2011

-Featured on Austin Music Weekly

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