“THE LEGEND OF YETI GONZALES”
Yeti remain true to their musical roots with evident influences from the likes of The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, The Zombies and The Beatles. This is quirky, acoustic-driven beat pop, with a distinct 60’s psychedelic flavour and trademark three-part harmonies.
Each band member brings his own influences to the Yeti sound: John Hassall plays (and writes) with the panache and heart of an A-grade old school musician; Mark “Harmony” Underwood is a prodigy in musical theater and dramatic songwriting; Andrew D. Cannes brings a touch of Western Psychedelia with his electrifying licks and epic songs; and drummer Graham Blacow provides some 70s aggro and punch in the Zeppelin mold.
Filling the gap left by disco punk and emo rock, Yeti are a refreshing blend of reverence, style and pure talent, showcasing just how stylish British rock music can be. Marrying exquisite musicianship and songwriting that cuts straight to the core, Yeti’s sound is at once timeless and effortless. Critics have compared the band’s sound to “pre-rock” Beatles, The La’s, The Kinks, The Byrds, The Coral, Pink Floyd and Love.
Following a round of successful tours in Japan, Europe (supporting Oasis), America and the UK, Yeti camped out at Eastcote Studios to record their self-released debut LP “The Legend Of Yeti Gonzales”. The band made no compromises, producing and mixing the entire record so that the sound is that of Yeti and no one else.
Featuring the singles “Don’t Go Back To The One You Love” and “Never Lose Your Sense Of Wonder”, the album will be released on June 30. It will be available on CDs and iTunes, and the first 1000 CDs will come with a specially-ordered “hospital” CD tray.
The lead-off single from the album is “Don’t Go Back To The One You Love”, a psychedelic monster of an epic that is an amalgamation of three separate songs from three different genres. At almost 6 minutes long, you will not hear another single like this in 2008!
The video for “Don’t Go Back…” has to be seen to be believed. You can view it in hi-res here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huxuktj64T8#&fmt=18
Just click on “High Quality”.
Graham Blacow - Drums
Andrew Deian Cannes - Electric, Vocals
John Cory Hassall - Bass, Vocals
Mark “Harmony” Underwood - Acoustic, Vocals
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