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Motion Picture
Every Last Romance
[WM03 42 min CD, rel 03/98]
Every Last Romance is the inaugural Words On Music release, and the debut album by Motion Picture. The album is a collection of ten heart-achingly skeletal songs of Felt-infused meandering guitar melodies and stately cello lines. The album was recorded as a demo in the band's home recording studio.
The title track features Eric Ostermeier's cautious vocal delivery punctuated by uplifting delayed guitars. "While I Walk You Home" is the most infectious song on the album, propelled by Sarah West's spry cello melodies.
The velvety "Fond Affections For Kaye" is an optimistic reflection on a long lost love. "A Round Sour Morning" alternates between a 5/4 and 6/4 meter, bringing to mind Down Colorful Hill-era Red House Painters. "She Talked, Laughed, And Walked Away," closes the album with a tribute to silver screen goddess Greta Garbo.
Every Last Romance is a fascinating little indie and twee pop endeavor whose charm shines through despite its lo-fi demo production.
Track Listing
every last romance (4.25)
who you are is not who you were (3.17)
a brief look at the unfaithful (4.48)
while i walk you home (2.55)
fond affections for kaye (3.00)
a round sour morning (6.45)
forgetting my schoolboy charm (3.43)
i can't write love letters (3.58)
jane, the neighbor (3.22)
she talked, laughed, and walked away (5.44)
Reviews
Ostermeier draws fine sketches of budding romances, failed romances and romances that never came to pass...this is a promising debut.
-- Rafer Guzman, Option
Ostermeier's discreet whisper is a fitting voice for this art of understated emotions and lulling melodies....Elvis Costello would die to achieve this kind of magic balance and effortless delivery.
-- Piero Scaruffi
The music of Every Last Romanceexists as a mood--possibly the summer sparkle of the morning sun off the lake.
-- Benjamin Lacina, Push.