I Love This Band: Prosser
PROSSER
Album: Prosser (Clickpop)
In stores: Now
Why we care: Along with such groups as Death Cab for Cutie and the Trucks, Prosser is yet another hot band born from the waters of Bellingham, Wash. (Must be something in Lake Whatcom.) The spacey alt-country outfit is the brainchild of Eric Woodruff, formerly of the band Delay — and currently one of the coolest talents of the year.
Why we like it: Woodruff has this mesmerizing ability to blend cinematic grandeur (think a modern-day Western) with the intimate wanderings of a troubled mind (think a moody indie band). Just when you the gauzy blanket of cello and organ is ready to rock you to sleep, Woodruff cuts in with a stalking guitar line perfect for Clint Eastwood.
Reminds us of: Wilco, before they started thinking too much.
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Grade: A
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
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