Altered Zones

The Sandwitches play the kind of haunting yet oddly captivating music that leaves writers grasping for the correct words to describe what they hear. Even the band’s own bio sounds confused, likening the Bay Area band to what would happen “..if the Shangri-las got together with Loretta Lynn…to sing on lost PJ Harvey songs performed by the Monks.” Fortunately The Sandwitches prove much more than a Franken-band of obvious influences.

Although the term Franken-band might still be appropriate. Even more lighthearted tracks like “Lightfoot”-- from their forthcoming record Mrs. Jones’ Cookies-- play like the soundtrack to a Halloween hoedown. The country swing mixes with haunting three-girl harmonies to paint a scene of party-goers in convincing zombie costumes square-dancing the night away. The harmonies swirl around with just enough twang while guitars crunch along in down-home tones; reminding listeners to not be distracted by the strangely haunting mood, and to remember that the Sandwitches want only to bring listeners a small slice of true-gritty Americana. --Marc Picciolo, Visitation Rites

MP3: The Sandwitches: "Lightfoot"

Mrs. Jones’ Cookies is out on March 29th on Empty Cellar