Llamas
05-29-2009, 10:39 PM
I mentioned them in another thread, but I've officially decided they deserve their own thread. The name is from a Smiths song, but they don't sound like the Smiths. They somewhat remind me of Tiger Army in the way that they are somewhat rockabilly, but all girls and a varied array of styles in their music. Free? was awesome and found links to download their albums, and I'm completely hooked.
Girl in a Coma, hailing from the Lone Star State, formed when best friends Jenn Alva and Phanie Diaz met in Jr-high school art class over a mutual love of the Smiths, Nirvana, and skipping school. All they needed was a singer. Enter Nina Diaz, Phanie’s then 12-year old little sister. Nina blew them away with her mesmerizing vocals, a powerful voice some critics have compared to Bjork, Patsy Cline, and the band’s hero, Morrissey himself. The trio practiced for three years, gigged at local punk rock clubs, played a High School talent show, one kid’s birthday party, and then hit the road, building up a solid and loyal fan base across the country.
A few songs:
Their Cell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWex1mxJfyU) (my current favorite)
Say (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFuvA67MOzI&feature=related)
Road to Home (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnx_wU89zcA&feature=related) (slower song)
Clumsy Sky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0gJ5iiEBp0&feature=related)
Seriously, check them out. The singer's voice is incredible, and they've got a killer sound.
Girl in a Coma, hailing from the Lone Star State, formed when best friends Jenn Alva and Phanie Diaz met in Jr-high school art class over a mutual love of the Smiths, Nirvana, and skipping school. All they needed was a singer. Enter Nina Diaz, Phanie’s then 12-year old little sister. Nina blew them away with her mesmerizing vocals, a powerful voice some critics have compared to Bjork, Patsy Cline, and the band’s hero, Morrissey himself. The trio practiced for three years, gigged at local punk rock clubs, played a High School talent show, one kid’s birthday party, and then hit the road, building up a solid and loyal fan base across the country.
A few songs:
Their Cell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWex1mxJfyU) (my current favorite)
Say (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFuvA67MOzI&feature=related)
Road to Home (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnx_wU89zcA&feature=related) (slower song)
Clumsy Sky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0gJ5iiEBp0&feature=related)
Seriously, check them out. The singer's voice is incredible, and they've got a killer sound.