Artist description On its recently released, self-titled record, Slow Cheetah unites the song structure and timbreof early Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson with the southern homemade feel of Wilco and Sparklehorse. Encompassing the sparse twang of a lonely pedal steel guitar and the musical hum of Fender guitars, this record is a tribute to the quirks and idiosyncracies of many artists from California and the South who created roots-pop music emcompassing intelligently crafted songwriting and subtle hooks. The songs on "Slow Cheetah" were written and recorded to incorporate as much nuance as possible which remaining accessible enough to stick in the listeners head.The sonic ideal for the Slow Cheetah record was to capture an intimate sound of instruments played live in a room; leaving space on the tape for the mistakes and eccentricities that a home recording project would lend. The idea was to merge a homemade feel with the sophisticated sonic fidelity and warmth of 2" analogue tape and tube compression. The result is quite interesting and unique. Thanks for listening.

Music Style American pop music

Musical Influences Wilco, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Sparklehorse

Similar Artists Wilco, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Sparklehorse

Artist History The inspiration to record the Slow Cheetah recordfirst came about in the fall of 1996 while songwriter, B. Shenfeld was on tour with former Matador recording artists Spoon. After the tour,Shenfeld began writing the songs at home in Los Angeles and sent 4-track demo tapes through the mail to Spoon drummer, Jim Eno in Austin. In thewinter of ‘97, studio time was booked, Shenfeld and Eno spent a day with very few well-placed microphones and recorded what would become the basic tracks of the record. Over the course of the next year, on weekends and after work, Shenfeld added all the vocals, guitar, bass, pedal steel guitar, organ, piano and various blips, bleeps and slides, all of which swelled into the final, atmospheric mix.

Group Members B. Shenfeld Jim Eno

Instruments guitar, bass, pedal steel, piano

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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