This is a great first release by a Columbia, Missouri indie powerhouse group fronted by Bill Schuh. Originally known as Bill Schuh and the Foundry, it consisted mostly of a revolving band of musicians supporting Bill’s talent. When the group finally came together in a true collaboration during 2005, the name was changed to the Foundry Field Recordings.

 

Holding the Pilots/Holding the Facts

This first full-length release has some obvious early Cure guitar influences on “Holding the Pilots/Holding the Facts” coupled with Schuhs, Sufjan Steven’s-like vocals. Other tracks are a bit more like Broken Social Scene or another “social” band, Washington Social Club. It’s a winner all around.

The Foundry Field Recordings are (at various times):
billy schuh: vocals/guitar
becky baxter: bass
benjamin hook: drums/vocals
daniel stegall: guitar
maura dunst: violin
jen johanning: cello
joey hook: trombone, tambourine
marty hook: trombone, father of genius music offspring
flex: trumpet
the cast of bald eagle: backline and performance

Prompts/Miscues was released on Emergency Umbrella Records.

— Anthony P. Munoz
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