Animalism

Description

The four guys in Birmingham, Alabama's People Years have been in a pile of good bands through the years (Warm in The Wake, Sea Fix, Heath Green and The Makeshifters, Vulture Whale, Cosmonaut on Vacation, Through The Sparks, Terry Ohms); some short-lived, some longer-lived; most eventually fizzling and giving way to the weight of life, bad luck, or simply the need to move on and do something different. Anchored by the songwriting and production of Chris Rowell, the band blows out tree bending tracks that play too well in the sleaziest of dives and the snootiest of invitation-only parties. Rowell's guitar and Tony Oliver's soaring keyboard fortress converse in argumentative tones and easy asides, while Greg Slamen's bass rips through the atmosphere with Wes McDonald's cracked groove in tow. Add to that the accomplished craft of Rowell's lyrics and stellar delivery. People Years Chris Rowel: Tony Oliver: Greg Slame: Vocals and guitar (Warm In the Wake, Sea Fix, King Lear Jet) Keyboard fortress (Sea Fix) Bass (Cosmonaut on Vacation, Heath Green & The Makeshifters, Through The Sparks) Wes McDonald; : Drums (Terry Ohms, Vulture Whale, The Ohms)