TOPS - Picture You Staring (10th Anniversary Deluxe LP) (Sky Blue Vinyl)
LP
A cornerstone of the Arbutus catalogue, this deluxe LP features a multi-page photo zine, huge party poster, and sky blue colour vinyl.
Tops are a four-piece band from Montreal, equal parts girls and guys, delivering a raw punk take on AM studio pop. Picture You Staring, is a lush array of timelessly crafted songs. Singer Jane Penny gives a new voice to the silent girl at the edge of the circle, disillusioned but honest and unpretentious, a tone complemented by David Carriere's seamless guitar playing and the measured drumming of Riley Fleck. Tops' subtle arrangements are delivered with a cool restraint that blend with the individuality and self-assured desire of their female lead. Picture You Staring gathers strength through intimacy. Self-written, recorded and produced at Arbutus Records' studio in Montreal over the course of a year, this album contains 12 impeccable examples of pop craftsmanship that will reward repeat listeners.- 1 Way to Be Loved
- 2 Blind Faze
- 3 Circle the Dark
- 4 Outside
- 5 All the People Sleep
- 6 Sleeptalker
- 7 Superstition Future
- 8 2 Shy
- 9 Change of Heart
- 10 Easier Said
- 11 Driverless Passenger
- 12 Destination