Artist description An ecletic blend of indie guitar/piano pop and odd romantic musings.

Music Style Alternative/Pop

Similar Artists beatles, guided by voices, jeff buckley

Artist History A veteran of the southeast tour circuit and early pioneer of the now highly touted Gainesville (Fla) music scene, Russell Tillitt, now in San Francisco, has recently released his first solo album, "quietvibrationland".

Instruments guitar, piano, drums, bass, things lying around the house

Albums quietvibrationland

Press Reviews A pleasant little gem crossed my desk this week from Spartanburg native Russell Tillitt. The multi-talented Tillitt has done his time on the Southeastern club circuit, first as leader of the Gainesville, Fla. based Dingo Fish Band and then playing organ for acid jazz powerhouse What It Is. Currently residing in San Francisco, Tillitt has recently written, produced and recorded a sparkling nine-song CD, quietvibrationland. In a Prince-like effort, Tillitt has generated a collection of craftily forged tunes that bear their influences right out in the open -- the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Liz Phair (or Guided By Voices, according to your point of reference) -- and in the very best way. It's one thing to strive to compose songs of the caliber of Lennon/McCartney or Brian Wilson, but it is another thing entirely to actually achieve such a lofty goal. Tillitt comes as close as any mortal has a right to. While the entire album is strong, here are a few particularly noteworthy tracks: the brooding opener, "Tonight Needs You;" "Losertown," a beautiful acoustic number; the soaring, up-tempo "Daisy;" and the catchy "If I Promised you something."

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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