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THE REVIEW
The Van Pelt knew what they were doing when they decided to title their debut "Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves."
If it is true that the best artist is the one who is able to steal in order to reformulate, we can safely say that the Van Pelt were among the greatest thieves of the nineties. Moving within the coordinates of an extremely emotional Indie Rock, these four anti-heroes manage to craft a totally personal formula, albeit with obvious and inevitable references (Sonic Youth, Pavement).
It's an alchemy that takes no prisoners, deep and passionate, founded as it is on the grim guitar work of Chris Leo, capable of both derailing into grandiose crescendos and ecstatic arpeggios. But most importantly, the songs (the Songs): nine explosive anthems, able to cover multiple fronts and offer different interpretations, from the imposing rhythm of "His Saxophone Is My Guitar", to the melodic hooks of "It's A Suffering", passing through the anthemic drive of "It's New To Me", up to the burgeoning melancholy of "Turning Twenty Into Two".
"Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves" is steeped in youth, emotion, and adolescent poetry. Words are unnecessary, you just have to let yourself be captivated. Few independent releases have reached these heights in the nineties.
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The Van Pelt's debut album, Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves, is a deeply emotional indie rock collection rooted in youthful poetry. The band skillfully blends influences from Sonic Youth and Pavement while establishing a unique sound. The album features varied and dynamic songs, from powerful rhythms to melodic hooks. It captures the spirit of the 90s indie scene with passion and intensity.Tracklist Videos
The Van Pelt
The Van Pelt are an American indie rock band led by Chris Leo, best known for mid-90s albums Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves (1996) and Sultans of Sentiment (1997).02 Reviews
