Inspired by the freedom and originality that is associated with the "indie" genre, Rhode Island's The Biltmores are not trying to replicate the sounds or sentiments of any big-name bands. Bassist George Baxter says, "We like certain bands and I think it's not a big deal to say that we sound similar to the bands that we like." Their influences run from The Wrens to The Long Winters to The Oranges Band, but their sound is their own. "However," he adds, "I'd like to hope that we have taken those myriad influences and carved out our own little niche sound...As long as we like how we sound, we're happy."
Brothers George (bass) and Danny (vocals/guitar) Baxter had been writing songs together for years when they met up with guitarist Jon Pitts and drummer Brendan Leonard in August 2005 while attending Providence College. Sharing musical tastes and talent, the quartet immediately started playing and writing songs together. Less than a year later, The Biltmores were in the studio recording their first full-length album. Same Story, Same Ending was tracked over five days in June 2006 in Brendan’s hometown of Chicago. The band recruited Mike Lust (of the band Tight Phantomz, and formerly of Lustre King) as producer, and used his Phantom Manor Studios in Chicago to lay down the thirteen tracks that create Same Story, Same Ending. Combining Danny's Isaac Brock-esque vocals and George's Isaac Asimov novel references, Same Story, Same Ending is an album that effortlessly ranges from emotive instrumentals to songs about robots taking over the world.
The Biltmores have been playing venues in and around Providence for the last year, and have even already broken out into the Boston scene. The band also made it to the finals of WFNX's Last Band Standing competition, placing third overall. With their ever-growing repertoire and expanding list of show dates, The Biltmores are rapidly gaining the attention and admiration of publications and concertgoers alike. "Basement Avenue," opens with epic guitar reverb and military drum rolls, then lulls when Danny's vocals enter. Coinciding with the crooning of "Ocean State..." a guitar glides and bends with resonation, evoking an image of crashing waves. The track increases in intensity and speed with the chorus, erupting in a yearning cry of "Don't let me go."
The second half of the album picks up in tempo and minor chords, producing songs like "She Lives Inside Me" and "Luna." "Luna is a song that is about colonizing the moon, and wishing I was alive to see it happen," George says of the albums 11th track. The song's darker sound, thanks to the combination of vocal manipulation, minor chords, and syncopated drumming, immediately draws attention with its departure from the brightness that dominates the rest of the album. Already looking forward to recording their second album this June, The Biltmores show no sign of slowing down. In regards to the band's current status, Jon says, "We all have something different to add to the mix that helps create the sound we have. We're excited to try new things and challenge ourselves."
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