Cymbals Eat Guitars

American indie rock band formed in 2007, fronted by Joseph D'Agostino. Known for the albums Why There Are Mountains (2009), Lose (2014) and Pretty Years (2016).

From New York; reviews on DeBaser compare their sound to Flaming Lips, My Bloody Valentine and Smashing Pumpkins. The album Lose is noted in a review as dedicated to the memory of a friend of the band's leader who died at nineteen.

DeBaser hosts two enthusiastic reviews by zaireeka praising Cymbals Eat Guitars' atmospheric indie rock. Reviews highlight comparisons to Flaming Lips, My Bloody Valentine and Smashing Pumpkins and recommend albums Why There Are Mountains and Lose. The writing emphasizes emotive, psychedelic textures, strong guitar work and memorable melodies.

For:Fans of emotive indie rock, shoegaze and psychedelic-tinged guitar music.