Strangelands, by Emerald Comets

Strangelands

by Emerald Comets

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Matt DeMello (himself) Even if the word 'dreampunk' makes your eyes roll in the back of your head, Strangelands is a treasure chest of tonic soundscapes and some of the year's strongest collaborative songwriting.

Ilya S Reuben is one of those rare people who have a perfect ear for melody and a strong sense of atmosphere - both on display on this record. Favorite track: Swoon.

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1.	Isolation Daydreams 02:51	buy track
2.	Swoon 03:14	buy track
3.	Knock the thoughts 02:31	buy track
4.	Twilight Houses 03:22	buy track
5.	Insects 03:55	buy track
6.	Picking Two Stars 03:45	buy track
7.	Strangelands 04:41	buy track
8.	Speaking of... 02:50	buy track
9.	The Morning Sounds 03:40	buy track

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released July 24, 2020

EMERALD COMETS:

Reuben Bettsak- Vocals, Guitar, Synths on The Morning Sounds
Jason Layne- Bass, Keyboards, Mellotron, Guitar on Insects
David Altman - Keyboards, Backup Vocals
Tim O’Keefe - Drums, Guitar on Knock the thoughts

Other musicians on the album:

Jeremy Lassetter- Guitar on Isolation Daydreams
Bo Barringer- Keyboards/Synths on Twilight Houses, Insects, Strangelands, and keys/backup vocals on Picking two stars.
Anar Badalov - Keyboard, and Piano on Swoon.
Ryan Connelly - Percussion, Tambourine, and backup vocals on Knock the Thoughts, and Swoon.
Sophia Cacciola - Vocals on Strangelands.
Chad Shivers - Guitar, backups on Speaking of.. And Bass, and Lap steel Guitar on Insects.
Jeff Barsky - Guitar on Knock the Thoughts
Katharine Rehilly Altman - Backup vocals on Twilight Houses, and Speaking of..

Recorded by all of us in our homes. In living rooms, and basements.
Mixed by Justin Pizzoferrato at Sonelab (www.sonelab.com)
Mastered by Carl Saff -https://saffmastering.com

Artwork:
Photo by Michael Gonyea
Text painting by Reuben Bettsak
Layout and concept by Julie Beck

All songs written by Reuben Bettsak
© Emerald Comets 2020

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Emerald Comets Boston, Massachusetts

Emerald Comets is a Boston band led by Reuben Bettsak with dream pop, shoegaze elements. Band member bands include Guillermo Sexo, Drab, and Ex-Hyena.
New single, "Smoke From the Ships" out 2/3/23
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