What We Lose In the Fire We Gain in The Flood

July 12, 2010 8:22 PM

The Mynabirds :Laura Burhenn who, like lots of good things these days, comes out of the state of Oregon. Burhenn dishes out powerful white gospel tinged soul with shades of blues and country amid strident pianos, churchy organs, chugging guitars, and crisp percussion horns n’ harmonies.

The Myspace page

Pitchfork review

NPR

posted by nola (10 comments total)

NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: The Mynabirds
posted by nola at 8:34 PM on July 12, 2010

LA Rain
posted by nola at 8:46 PM on July 12, 2010

Let The Record Go
posted by nola at 8:47 PM on July 12, 2010

also the name of Neil Young's first band, featuring Rick James on bass. i think
posted by timsteil at 9:07 PM on July 12, 2010

also the name of Neil Young's first band, featuring Rick James on bass. i think

Yup. (Though they spelled it differently).
posted by Rangeboy at 10:39 PM on July 12, 2010

It's a strong debut, but I've been following her since she was in Georgie James with the ex-Q and Not U drummer.

"Need Your Needs"

Killer riff, great pop sensibilities. I was hoping they'd make another album together, but I'm happy she's doing well with her new band.
posted by bardic at 11:14 PM on July 12, 2010

This album was produced by none other than songwriter/producer Richard Swift and man is it ever fantastic.
posted by sleeping bear at 12:56 AM on July 13, 2010

Saw them open for Josh Ritter. Worth checking out if you get a chance.
posted by dig_duggler at 5:05 AM on July 13, 2010

Your favorite band... is kind of nice.
posted by .kobayashi. at 5:27 AM on July 13, 2010

Wow, that Georgie James song is great!

I had the Mynabirds far down on a list of music to check out, and now I just bought the album, so good on ya, nola, and thanks.
posted by nevercalm at 5:45 AM on July 13, 2010