Changes Near [CD]

In the grand tradition of many rock'n'roll "brother" bands, the Quarter After is lead by the two Campanella siblings- songwriter/singer Dominic and guitarist/producer Robert. The band greets the new year of 2008 with their second release, "Changes Near".Their first release in two years, "Changes Near" is still the Quarter After as we know them--Doms prominent twelve-string Rickenbacker and rich melodies set the tone for songs that range from dense guitar-driven psychedelic attacks to further explorations into down home country in the grand tradition of West Coast rock. All Quarter After members past and present make appearances on this record as well as a fantasmic collection of LA musicians including friend and mentor Ric Menck (Velvet Crush, the Tyde), Matthew Sweet, Miranda Lee Richards, Mara Keagle, Eric Heywood (Son Volt), Christoff W. Certik (Winter Flowers), Kirk Hellie (Meow Meow), Probyn Gregory (Wondermints, Brian Wilson Band), and Matthew Sigley (Lovetones, Daytime Frequency). Theres also help from Anton Newcombe and Collin Hegna of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, who helped steer some of the mixes with Rob.