School of the Seven Bells – Alpinisms

  • June 15, 2009

The School Of Seven Bells – Benjamin Curtis (ex-Secret Machines guitarist) and twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza (On!Air!Library!) – full length debut Alpinisms features expansive, dream-pop songs with droning, hypnotic rhythms, electronic beats and circular melodies. Taking their name from the pick-pocketing school where students practice on mannequins outfitted with bells, the band draws from varied and diverse musical sources with a skillfulness of one who is trying to master a craft. Alpinisms is atmospheric electronic pop with soaring highs and stifling lows; it is an intriguing debut for a band full of promise and talent whose evolution will be interesting to watch.