Name: Jet Plane and Oxbow
Brand: Shearwater

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SP1112-2

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-01-22

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Sub P­op

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

098787111224

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Shearwater

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Sub Pop Records

Shearwater is an indie rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 2001. The band was founded by Jonathan Meiburg and Will Sheff, who were already acquainted from their time together in Okkervil River. They were later joined by Kim Burke on bass and Thor Harris on drums and vibraphone. With the addition of Howard Draper, Shearwater transformed into a tightly focused rock band.

Known for their unique sound and powerful performances, Shearwater has drawn comparisons to other artists such as Midlake, Okkervil River, Great Lake Swimmers, and Damien Jurado. Their music captures a sense of introspection and emotional depth that resonates with listeners.

With influences ranging from folk to indie rock, Shearwater's discography showcases their versatility and artistry. Fans of bands like Phosphorescent, Other Lives, Magnolia Electric Co., Songs: Ohia, Ramona Falls, Sun Kil Moon, Lost In The Trees will find themselves drawn to the captivating melodies and thought-provoking lyrics of Shearwater's music.

​A protest record; the title comes from a moment when he looked out the window of a 737 as another plane, passing below, bisected a loop of the Mississippi. In recent years, Meiburg's been working as a writer as well as a musician, but he doesn't seem distracted here; in fact, he's never sounded more present on record. His voice is urgent, angry, and tender by turns, and the songs are as multi-layered as the production. "Quiet Americans", the obvious single, wraps a deep ambivalence inside a call to arms; "Only Child", perhaps the most straightforward song Meiburg's ever written, is shot through with warmth even as it describes a life fracturing under pressure. Shearwater have always worked on a huge canvas, but with Jet Plane and Oxbow, their reach finally equals their grasp.

Jet Plane and Oxbow

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