Brittle Sails

The opening track of Alpines' now critically acclaimed debut effort is "rousing... near operatic at times" (PLAY New Haven Magazine). Fans of Doves, Keane, and Coldplay should find plenty of ear candy on Strange Company--cynical lyrics, catchy melodies, and shimmering guitars drenched with delay and reverb. "Clearly a band to look out for in 2007" (WESU 88.1 FM).