The Western States Motel

The Western States Motel turns up in one melophobe post, from November 2008.

Songs we posted

  1. Oh WorldSpotify Apple YouTube

Fifty-word review

Painted Birds in the Orange MIrror Sun

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At just 17 minutes, “Painted” manages to wonderfully encapsulate the WSM’s unique twist on relaxed, understated acoustic pop. Despite a stiff rhythm section, which occasionally sounds like a drum machine, there are enough flourishes of electric guitar, organ, and synthesizer to make a distinctive mark in an already well-treaded genre.

Reminds us of Mojave 3 | Eels | I’m from Barcelona
By Justin Lacasse, November 10, 2008