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Anytown Graffiti

Pela Format: Audio CD
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Waiting On The Stairs
2 Lost To The Lonesome
3 Drop Me Off
4 Trouble With River Cities, The
5 Cavalry
6 Song Writes Itself
7 Your Desert's Not A Desert At All
8 Tenement Teeth
9 Rooftops - (Moth Song Outro)
10 Anytown Graffiti
11 7th And 17th

Editorial Reviews

Pela is an American rock and roll band. At a time when the word "America" has never been more fraught with meaning, songs that speak to our basic feelings and emotions about life could never be more resonant. "Pela are as original as they come, and the artful songwriting and emphatic vocals are a welcome addition to this world of bland mediocrity" - Anthem Magazine.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.4 x 4.9 inches; 2.56 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ GREAT SOCIETY
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2304669
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ GREAT SOCIETY
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000NQR81K
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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  • jon burke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get this while you can!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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    This out of print record is top notch indie rock. Continue to enjoy further manifestations of this band by checking out (We Are) Augustines and William McCarthy. Some of the best, heartfelt song writing I’ve ever seen.
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  • SimplySo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Right On!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
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    Pela is an amazing band that made expressive, genius, and heart-wrenching music that just penetrate every part of you. I was devasted the band parted because of record label conflict. I was ecstatic when We Are Augustines rose from the deep waters showing that a sunken ship CAN be saved. I absolutely love these men for putting out wondrous music.
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  • J. Zimmerman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014
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    I loved the We Are Augustines first album so much, I wanted to find more music by the band. That is when I stumbled onto Pela. I really I wish I had caught them in the beginning. Great stuff.
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  • S.G. London
    4.0 out of 5 stars P E L A
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2008
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    Of course it had to be almost a year until someone told me about Pela. Oh Well, better late than never, right? My initial response when hearing 'Anytown Graffiti' was that McCarthy's voice sounded like Brandon Flowers and some of the songs reminded me of Stellastarr*. Though McCarthy does have a hint of Flowers in his voice, the music is far and away much better than The Killers. In fact, forget I even compared him to Mr. Flowers.
    From start to finish, 'Anytown Graffiti' is a solid and focused work. Nothing sounds out of place. Its very cohesive and works as a whole. It's a promising debut that has me expecting great things from Pela in the future.
    Key Tracks (Though all are good):
    Waiting On The Stairs
    Lost To The Lonesome
    The Trouble With River Cities
    Your Desert's Not A Desert At All - my fave!
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  • David Z. Robertson
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums of 2007
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2007
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    Some beautifully landscaped tunes that get better with each listen -- the sign of a good album. Soulful lyric writing combined with great rifts. Ripe for an autumned overcast day of wistful thinking...
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  • Tinkerbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2011
    Awesome album...true blue, heartfelt, rock n' roll with a modern edge.

    I was stunned when they broke up after putting this album out as it was so clear to me it was the classic album of a band with a great future...I mourn the future releases that will never come even as I appreciate this album.

    The second half of 2007 is forever defined by this album and the National's Boxer.
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  • Lauren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly one of the best Album's I've ever owned (and that's saying a lot)
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2009
    I've been listening to this record for over a year now - and it's still one of my favorite CD's. It's the kind of CD that I put on when I simply want to enjoy music and relax. I've turned a lot of other people to them too. One of the best features of this album is that every song has a unique 'sound'. A lot of popular, highly rated albums have songs that blend in, but not Anytown Graffit. Each of their songs is an insightful little treat.
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  • R. Liddell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down best album of 2007
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2007
    I bought the album before they played the benefit BBQ for KEXP. I actually think there are 4 or 5 better songs than "Lost to the Lonesome", the song getting the most play on that station, but they really blew me away with their live set. They stood out among a bunch of great bands at that show. TV On The Radio had the best album of 2006, in my opinion, and this is the best of 2007. "Waiting on the Stairs", "Song Writes Itself", "Tenement Teeth" and "Lost to the Lonesome" are great rock songs, and "The Trouble with River Cities" and "Your Desert's Not a Desert At All" are gorgeous. Pick up this album and see them live if you get the chance.
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  • Mike Noir
    5.0 out of 5 stars Die Band vor den Augustines - Schöner, zeitloser Indierock
    Reviewed in Germany on October 7, 2017
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    Beim Cover dieses Albums musste ich sofort an die tolle 90er Jahre Serie "Ausgerechnet Alaska" denken. Dabei kamen die Mitglieder dieser genialen, seit längerer Zeit aufgelösten Indierockband aus Brooklyn, New York (ähnlich wie die Hauptfigur aus eben erwähnter Serie).
    Interessant sollte "Anytown Graffiti" für all diejenigen sein, die die Band Augustines mögen, bzw. mochten, denn auch diese haben sich leider schon wieder aufgelöst.
    Billy McCarthy und Eric Sanderson von den Augustines waren früher Mtglieder von Pela. Die Band konnte nach dem Tod vor McCarthys Bruder nicht mehr weiterexistieren und die Augustines (auch: We Are Augustines) entstanden.
    Was unterscheidet die beiden Bands?
    Nun, der tolle, melancholisch-kraftvolle Gesang McCarthys kommt auch auf "Anytown Graffiti" zum Tragen, wobei er bei diesem Album noch nicht so herzzerreißend daherkommt.
    Die Musik ist folkiger als der spätere Augustines-Sound. Ich höre alte R.E.M., The Gaslight Anthem und frühe The National raus.
    Das Album fängt ein wenig sperrig, aber schön mit "Waiting On The Stairs" an und entwickelt dann große Melodien und Harmonien. "Lost To The Lonesome" ist eine echte Hymne. Ganz wundervoll! "Drop Me Off" ist pure Emotion!
    "Anytown Graffiti" bereichert den Augustines-Kosmos und komlettiert die Reihe toller Alben, die McCarthy und Sanderson bisher kreiert haben.
    Sollte man unbedingt sein Eigen nennen!
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  • bde18
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2012
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    This is a nice little album from a good band and well worth the money. And while I am sure this is an unneeded plug if this is your thing then check out We Are Augustines who are the band the Singer/Guitarist and the Bass player from Pela formed after these boys split up. Its all good stuff!
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  • Simon J George
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent voice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2017
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    Great band that went on to become Augustines. Check out their other albums!
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  • Nooie
    5.0 out of 5 stars you will like this.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2015
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    If you are an Augustines fan, you will like this.
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  • twisted alice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2015
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    How i miss the Augustine concerts - a welcome addition
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