The 1922s

The1922s

The 1922s
It was always gonna be a challenge for the 1922s to follow up their previous EP "In If It Is" (released under their old name Evil Harrisons).
Thankfully the 1922s' latest single "Porcupines and Balloons" is proof that the band still effortlessly splice catchy melodies together with intelligent song structures. "Porcupines and Balloons" marks not only the beginning of the band as a potent 5 piece (Nicolas moves to piano with Paul Mallon on bass and Paul Campbell on guitar duties.) but it is also the first taste of their eagerly awaited debut album set for release in September. The bouncy lead single showcases the band's strengths. From Ronan's soft poetic melodies, Nick's fluid piano playing to the creative rhythms of Paul Carolan,
The 1922s ooze with confidence and style. Catchy melodies and instrumentation are evident as ever, but in sync with the new line up they have taken an exciting new direction which is merely hinted at in their glorious lead single.
The new name and line up change liberated the band, a first sold out show as the 1922s, previewing the album and announcing the line up, was proof enough of the audience’s demand as well as the quality of the material. The recording process for the bands forthcoming self titled album was a long but fruitful process. With 16 tracks, the album demonstrates the range and scope of the band.

Porcupines and Balloons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emD4e5WP-ko

Louis (Balcony TV performance)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyGDEAfjuYY&feature=related

The Jammy dodger

So good I had to repeat it. :-)

I'm familiar with your old band. and although the previous band was good this is much better. I can see why you call yourselves the 1922's( very fitting ). I like the way you use real instruments and manage to keep that vintage sound which really seperates you from the bands out there at the moment who endlessly use pro-tools to make up for their bad sound and melodies.

But you guys are very different.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Jammy

The1922s

Cheers Jammy;). I really appreciate your positive feedback.

The Jammy dodger

The1922s wrote: »

Cheers Jammy;). I really appreciate your positive feedback.

Pleasure was all mine. I've never heard a better band come out of Dundalk than this. Whats the influences? and what kind of gigs have you got lined up? and have you released this song either digitally or physically?

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Jam Jam

The1922s

We are releasing our album in September and we will be doing some gigs around the country in support of that. We already have album launches booked in the Spirit Store in Dundalk and the the Workmans Club in Dublin. 'Porcupines and Balloons' can be download from our bandcamp page. Ill attach the link:

http://the1922s.bandcamp.com/track/porcupines-and-balloons

The Jammy dodger

The1922s wrote: »

We are releasing our album in September and we will be doing some gigs around the country in support of that. We already have album launches booked in the Spirit Store in Dundalk and the the Workmans Club in Dublin. 'Porcupines and Balloons' can be download from our bandcamp page. Ill attach the link:

http://the1922s.bandcamp.com/track/porcupines-and-balloons

I'll drink to that. Great news and best of luck with it.

pauliewallie

nice lads. thats a really good song that porcupines

The1922s

Thanks paulie.

The1922s

The 1922s debut album The Very Lotust, mixed by Ciaran Bradshaw, is available to download now from iTunes. http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/the-very-lotust/id464206555. We are playing Tower Records in Dublin today at 6pm. We are also playing the Workmans Club next Thursday, September 29th, with support from India 9 Nine and the Heritage Centre. Cheers.

ThunderApple

Hey, it's normally not my type of music but I liked the videos. Great work!

silverwater

I'm a big 1922's fan. Saw them at the Workman's and it was another fantastic show.
Keep an eye out for Times and Hotpress reviews soon.
Loving the album lads, keep up the good work.

ANTWON

Ye know that riff is Hundred Mile High City by Ocean Colour Scene and the vocal bit around 1:40 is the very reminisent of the outro of Shes Electric by Oasis,the guitar part around 1:30 is top notch. In saying that yer alot better than most bands around.

The1922s

Thanks for the comments. Here is another song from our album The Very Lotust, which is available to buy in Tower Records or on iTunes:

http://soundcloud.com/the1922s/louis