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"shellito's second outing 'ingredients' (Birtha), is a winsome,
meticulously crafted collection of guitar-based, slice -of- life
pop."
- Philadelphia Weekly
One of indie music’s most promising bands, shellito, has a new record to share with you.
ingredients comes out May 7, 2002.
shellito's music has been compared to those of artists as varied as David Bowie, Elliot Smith,
the Feelies, Simon and Garfunkle, and Guided by Voices. On stage, as well as behind the
scenes, it is Mike Shellito's vision and inspiration which shape shellito's methodical musical
direction. In the same vein as pop pioneer Todd Rundgren or new wave orchestrator David
Bowie, Mike acts as producer, engineer, singer, and songwriter. Mike's key partner in the
process of creating and recording is Jeff Tanner. Jeff, also of Photon Band (Darla Records), is
an accomplished guitarist who shares in production and lends skillful bass and vocals.
The latest result of Mike and Jeff's collaborative recording efforts is ingredients, an impeccably
arranged and lushly produced album which was recorded in Mike's own 24-track Birtha
Studios. ingredients is a bundle of delicate balances: trusted pop structures with intricate
modern arrangements; simple melodies with complex instrumentation; sensitive musical flow
with sharp emotional images; shimmering danceable pop with understated character studies.
Packed with lyrically poetic songs, and propelled by hummable melodies, ingredients appeal
is also complex - the typical listener ranges from emo kids looking for something a bit more
mature, to classic pop lovers, who appreciate the exquisite songcraft of the melodies and
hooks.
ingredients can be heard all over Philly, picked up for play on dozens of jukeboxes at area
bars and clubs. Despite having no professional radio promotion, ingredients made a quick
entrance into area airplay. "Lima," a questioning study of empathy versus self-examination,
has seen rotation on 88.5 WXPN. "Virgo Torpedo," a mix of echoing harmonies and evocative
lyrical vignettes, is currently one of Boston's WZBC's Top Ten Listener Favorites. Selections
from ingredients were broadcast earlier this year on BBC's Radio 1 by DJ John Peel - more
proof of shellito's far-reaching appeal. Enjoy ingredients.
www.shellito.com
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CD: Ingredients
Label: Birtha
Credits: words and music by Mike Shellito |
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