See-Saw by Illuminations

Illuminations was a band led by Zachary Cale between the years 2007 -2009. Their debut album SEE-SAW was released between the solo albums WALKING PAPERS and NOISE OF WELCOME. It was recorded by the band at The All Hands House and was the first album to be officially released on All Hands Electric.

Released on All Hands Electric LP/CD Sept. 2008

Zachary Cale: Vocals, Guitars
Kris Benedict: Bass, Vocals
Phil Glauberzon: Piano, Organ, Glockenspiel
Ryan Johnson: Drums, Percussion

Mixed by Josh Clark at Seaside Lounge Studios.

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“See Saw is the best album I’ve reviewed for Still Single, hands down… You think it’s easy to operate within the confines of Americana/roots-rock/alt-country without coming off as insufferable slummers or instantly-forgettable rural action figures? It isn’t, but Illuminations do this … perfectly. As a closing clarifier, See Saw dabbles in enough Elephant Six-isms and dressed-down indie rock to carry a wide appeal. If this band sticks to it, they will be huge. You know … in a good way.”
-STILL SINGLE/DUSTED MAGAZINE

“While See-Saw plays perfectly normal, if slightly buzzed, what makes Illuminations exceptional is their no-fear strokes at epicness; the woozy into raging anthem endgame of “Rising,” the seven-minute tin-pan hymnal of “We All Say Goodnight,” and the constantly atmospheric vibe of “Laundry List” could compete with any lukewarm fuzzies induced by the globe’s current crop of stadium cozies (Coldplay, Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol). That might ring hollow, but that only means they deliver genuine pop songs through grand gestures. Unlike those bands, this seems in earnest with no self-importance attached. -THE AGIT READER

Tracklist

1.	No Hello	5:55

2.	Rising	4:01

3.	Collect Calls	6:23

4.	Laundry List	6:37

5.	I Don't Know What To Tell You Baby	5:41

6.	New Truth	4:22

7.	Clothesline Kisses	4:23

8.	We All Say Goodnight	7:08

Credits

released March 8, 2009

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