The outcome of Jarrod Gorbels' solo folk musings. The Honorary Title began with Gorbel and Aaron Kamstra, who made their rounds on the New York City club scene before signing to indie label Doghouse Records. In 2004, their debut album Anything Else But the Truth portrayed the true and pronounced passion of Gorbel’s voice and precise lyrics with pop hooks that grab and won't let go. Naturally they went on tour and picked up both Kamstra’s long-time friend Jonathan Wiley to play guitar and keyboard along with ex-Format drummer Adam Boyd. Three years later finally release their long awaited sophmore record.
"Scream and light up the sky" is much bigger in sound and packs just as much substance as their first. Just released in August of 2007 this is an album that quickly became one of my all time favorites. To describe the songs as a whole I would have to label them as indie-pop. There is so much charm, emotion and truth in Gorbels' voice. With sounds of jazz, rock, and pop there is a genuine and timeless sound to the whole which will make you sing at the top of your lungs or sway to a slow and smooth '50s throw-back. The best part is that they are keeping true to their unique style that sets them apart from so many other bands.
I highly recommend you pick up the album. It's amazingly catchy and can be listend to at any time, any where, in any mood. As with any album, read through the lyrics while listening through.
"Scream and light up the sky" is much bigger in sound and packs just as much substance as their first. Just released in August of 2007 this is an album that quickly became one of my all time favorites. To describe the songs as a whole I would have to label them as indie-pop. There is so much charm, emotion and truth in Gorbels' voice. With sounds of jazz, rock, and pop there is a genuine and timeless sound to the whole which will make you sing at the top of your lungs or sway to a slow and smooth '50s throw-back. The best part is that they are keeping true to their unique style that sets them apart from so many other bands.
I highly recommend you pick up the album. It's amazingly catchy and can be listend to at any time, any where, in any mood. As with any album, read through the lyrics while listening through.
And of course for those who like to try before you buy:
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