Search - Pearlfishers :: Strange Underworld of the Tall Poppies

The best pop band in the world right now...

Benjamin J. Neiman | Phila., Pa. United States | 06/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard these guys last year, tipped by a friend who had heard a song on college radio. I was completely blown away! If you like orchestral, melodic pop with a rock edge, it can't be done any better than this. Even On A Sunday Afternoon is a perfect starter, infectious hook, just try not to sing along. Sugar Mountain Babies is a gorgeous lullaby. Banana Sandwich has a more rock edge, great song. And so it goes. David Scott(main Pearlie) is a songwriter par excellance, lyrically and musically sharp. I am glad someone turned me on to these guys, give this a listen...it will brighten your day!"

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Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 11/29/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

""The Strange Underworld of the Tall Poppies" is my first disc by Pearlfishers; and what a lovely introduction to this amazing band! Their music is melodic, peppy & original. Of my two very favorites, "Cherry Sky" sounds like a renegade Penny Lane-era Beatles' track, "Wake up, wake up, an imaginary landslide, Wake up, wake up, underneath the cherry sky, try to find the way home, try to find the inside." "Banana Sandwich" has a jubilant melody with a driving electric lead guitar, "When I go, I'll be on my own." "They Met Too Late" offers lovely harmonies with a laid-back tempo about two people attracted to each other who will never be together, "I'm not religious, but I'm asking God to hold your hand and guide you through it all." "Everyday Storms" is another magical track with tinkling xylophones and a churning melody that mirrors changing weather. The opening track "Even on a Sunday Afternoon" is a great pop gem with an original melody & lyric, "There must be something going wrong in this garden, all the flowers are black and the leaves are upside down." Pearlfishers is an absolute gem! Bravo!"