[.ca] Not Exotic

stunning on record and shattering live:
One of the most overlooked bands I know of, Dolorean released a wonderful record in 2003 and no one seemed to care. None of my local record stores carry it and none of my friends know about it. All I can say is that it is truly a crime that this band really gets no push whatsoever. If you enjoy music with wonderful melancholy melodies mixed with a fantstic voice then you can't go wrong with this. The record is very bleak lyrically, but the music is so stunning you won't even notice. Also, do whatever it takes to see this band live. Truly one of the best shows I've ever seen and may end up being the best show I see all year even after seeing bands like the Walkmen, Liars, and British Sea Power. This is something you should love and I highly recommend it.

great cd:
I happened to catch Dolorean opening for Cat Power and fell in love with their sound. The songs are wonderfully written and so insightful you feel as though a friend is sharing their most intimate moments. This cd has been in high rotation on my player and have turned on many friends to it who love it as well. Go see them live - especially in a small venue. There is still great music out there and Alex/Dolorean is playing some of it. Buy this cd, you won't be disappointed.

So much could be said:
One of the best albums I've had the fortune of experiencing. Not going to get analytical, but the music is incredible, for lack of a better term. A secret too well kept. And repeating what others said - if the opportunity arises to see Dolorean perform live, snag it. I nearly passed on their show, which would have been such a regret. Could ramble on, but I need to zonk.

Great album, even better live!:
A mellow mix of instruments that compliment Alex's wonderful voice. Sorrowfull and true to the struggles of life. An up and coming band that will be touring nationwide this Spring.

Call off your old, tired ethics:
I resist waltzing rock songs like a viral infection: must avoid at all costs. Wash hands to eliminate. Wear masks if I have to. But seriously, there is something really lively, basic, exciting, and vital going on in these songs by Dolorean, something that separates it from the zillions of other boring groups doing this stuff. And surprisingly, for me, it's the waltzing songs in 3/4 that are making me come back for more, and often. The guy's voice is so plaintive and shelled, so bombarded by love and grief, that it instantly obliterates more overrated vocalists like Iron & Wine, which now sounds like sheer torture by linear comparison. Iron & Wine and their ilk are breathy and floaty and annoyingly derivative. But Dolorean, my friends, is the real deal. They get tons of points for hangin' with labelmates The Standard, one of the most strikingly original groups since Shudder To Think. For some reason, I can see the influence of a freaky rock group like The Standard having an impact on Dolorean, who don't write songs in a formulaic manner and have so much to say that they just gotta get it out, fashion and convention be damned. It's as though the musicians are so intent on getting something across that they just have to do whatever it takes to release it, no matter what. I like that. It sounds like greatness.

• Morning Watch
• Traded for Fire
• Jenny Place Your Bets
• Light Behind My Head
• Still Here With Me
• So You're a Touring Band Now
• Sleeperhold
• Hannibal, MO
• Spoil Your Dawn