The Silver Seas - Imaginary Girl

The Silver Seas spent their first few years unsigned and playing under the name The Bees. Upon joining the fold of L.A.-based Cheap Lullaby in May of 2007 the band announced their intention to re-release"High Society" and change their name to The Silver Seas due to possible copyright infringement (there is a UK based band already calling themselves The Bees). Prior to their signing The Bees had been championed by some as the best unsigned band in Nashville. On "Imaginary Girl" a frolicking piano riff runs from the high to the low notes and along with an accompanying acoustic guitar provides the perfect bedding for the pleasant vocals of Daniel Tashian. The vocal melody is mildly reminiscent of a more light-hearted Morrissey, in particular The Smiths - A Boy With a Thorn In His Side, albeit with a more limited range. Along with songs such as "The Country Life" & "Ms. November" The Silver Seas seem to have produced an album full of clever song writing and soothing pop sensibilities worthy of their name.