Surfer Blood - "Swim"

Quit hanging over me,
Look at the hair on the back of my neck.
Standing up on the rooftops,
Remembering everything she said.

Lucid afternoon dream
Cosmopolitan scene.
Look at what's in store for me.
Heads will turn in disbelief.

Relish in your energy.
That's the line of symmetry.

Swim to reach the end,
But I am steady not to offend,
On whom can you depend?
Swim to reach the end.


"Swim" is the monster riff-geek odyssey, complete with an Afro-pop breakdown that turns into a gorgeous distortion convulsion. | Rolling Stone

On a recommendation from a friend, I went to check 'em out. They played in this small venue, where I've seen a lot of shows... but I've never seen it as packed. You'll be hearing more from this band for sure. | Spin

I was swept by West Palm Beach’s Surfer Blood (formerly TV Club). Like sweetness accosted by danger and chaos, their blaring guitar pop pairs ringing, lovely and occasionally triumphant melodies with head-rushing swells of noise. They’re onto an exhilaratingly modern sound and have the goods to make big ripples. And wrecking your instruments at the end of your set never hurts." | The Orlando Weekly

I've got tickets to see them February 28, 2010 at sold out Mercury Lounge.

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-Matt


Links:

Surfer Blood on MySpace Music

Surfer Blood / Turbo Fruits - The Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - 2/28/2010 - SOLD OUT | The Bowery Presents

The 25 69 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2010 | Stereogum

Breaking: Surfer Blood | Rolling Stone

New Music Report: Surfer Blood : Rock and Roll Daily | Rolling Stone

Album Reviews: Surfer Blood: Astro Coast | Pitchfork

Astro Coast : Surfer Blood : Review | Rolling Stone

Track Reviews: Surfer Blood - "Swim (To Reach the End)" | Pitchfork

New Surfer Blood Video - "Swim" | Stereogum

WATCH: Hot Florida Rockers Surfer Blood's New Video | Spin.com