Best of 2009
Posted: 6:04pm 1/15/2010
In 2009, Sky Meets Earth was fortunate enough to get some air-time on 89.1 KMUW's Strange Currency with Jedd Beaudoin (thanks Jedd!) and as a result enjoyed increased exposure. As if that weren't cool enough, SME also managed to garner places on two Best of 2009 lists that appear on KMUW's website.
SME's EP "Morning" was awarded spot #4 in the top 5 local releases and the...
Sky Meets Earth unleashes six inspired tracks of energetic pop music on its debut release, and each serves as a reminder that hooks and infectious riffs are not tantamount to stupidity. Led by the whirling and propulsive guitars of Tyson Hummel and Drew McClellan as well as the ever-inspiring drumming of Brandon LaBarge plus the otherworldly bass of Ben Harvey, "Actions vs Words", "Turn It On" and "Doom" all move with an intensity that reminds us that rock ain’t dead.
Elsewhere, the quartet turns its attention to the moody and darkly sexy with "By the Phone" (featuring McClellan delivering some downright soulful sax work) and the danceable ("The Best Policy", a track that wouldn’t be out of place beside the likes of Vampire Weekend) as well as the arena-worthy ("Bluebird", which begs for an extended live workout). One of the smartest and most sophisticated pop records to emerge in a long time. Absolutely refreshing. Absolutely powerful. Absolutely necessary. – Jedd Beaudoin, Screaming Consciousness
This local (Wichita Kansas Music Scene) outfit's debut brings glorious riffage and all things fuzz-toned and hook-laden. Sky Meets Earth is a rock band, sure, but they're not that simple. The album is soulful, sexy, and well written, and songs like Bluebird and The Best Policy show range that is more than just pop drivel. Kudos on their first release, and I look forward to hearing more from this outfit. – Troy R. Wells, Naked City