Slowlands
Never Was There A Town
Self-Released [2006]
Have you ever wandered into your local indie record store, chatted up the clerk, and walked out with a handmade gem that feels like a secret? That’s the spirit behind Never Was There A Town, the self-released debut from Brooklyn’s Slowlands. The album opens with “Lighthouse,” a subtle but resonant track that perfectly sets the tone: intimate, hushed, but simmering with possibility.
Slowlands rely on atmosphere and dynamics, never quite raising their voices above a controlled hum but still managing to land emotional punches. Josh Hayden Kolenik’s soft vocals weave through gentle melodies that feel like quiet reflections slowly edging toward something bigger. Some tracks fall slightly short due to low production quality, but the songwriting is strong enough to shine through. Never Was There A Town isn’t a polished arrival—it’s a promising introduction, and one that suggests even better things to come.
KEY TRACKS
“One More Fire” / “Venturers” / “Listener’s Dilemma”
ARTISTS WITH SIMILAR FIRE
Arcade Fire / Wolf Parade / Death Cab For Cutie
A lifelong fan of new music—spent the '90s working in a record store and producing alternative video shows. In the 2000s, that passion shifted online with blogging, diving headfirst into the indie scene and always on the lookout for the next great release. Still here, still listening, and still sharing the best of what’s new.
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
