Namesake
Formerly of San Francisco and now of New York, Namesake’s Adam Cimino continues to create some of the best 4-track recordings I have ever heard. Seriously, I don’t know how he can make drums sound like that with one mic and a cassette tape. More important, is the fact that the songs he creates have a signature sound that sort of creates their own genre. I tried to think of what I would label this posting as in the blog, but came up empty handed. I only added the label indie rock because I’m not creative enough to think of anything else (I added ‘Namesake’ as a category). The cd that these songs were pulled off contains a cross section of his work, plus a wood-block print, a zine and a screen printed cd and sleeve.. all handmade. The music he makes reflects this same attitude and I have yet to meet anyone who wasn’t blown away. Anyways, even though we will miss him dearly, I wish Adam the very best of luck in New York and you should also check out his other band The Mall, who I’m sure you will hear about very soon.
Namesake - An Astonishing Portrait of the Natural World
Namesake - S.I.O (M. Carey Cover)
Namesake - Bully! Bully! Bully! (Pigeon Fight - 24th St. Bart)
Namesake - Like Long Lost Leviathon
June 28th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Where can one buy this cd you speak of?
June 28th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
I don’t think you can.. If I hear of anywhere, I’ll post a buy link.
July 1st, 2007 at 8:34 am
July 1st, 2007 at 8:34 am
oops, I meant to say something, sorry. I mean, I love Namesake.
July 8th, 2007 at 11:06 am
dudes awesome. i still have one of his older cds i got in a hot and cold zine. i had another one, a newer one that was freaking good but it got stolen. but i still have it on my ipod and have been listening to it for years. really unique emotional memorable music. the same can be said for his band the mall.
July 8th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Oh the track I really like and just put on a mix cd for a friend was “An Astonishing Portrait of the Natural World” I labeled it as “Untitled” by Namesake. I love this song.
July 20th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Namesake is my favorite music.
July 26th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
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