You can't spell Akron without Ro[c]k?...If These Trees Could Talk

If you are from Akron you are undoubtedly, and constantly associated with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. However, I say that it is time for America to stop craning their collective necks upward in search of that iconic blimp of the past and start paying attention to what is "Above the Earth, Below the Sky"; the latest release from the Ohio post-rockers, If These Trees Could Talk.

Following their self-titled debut, the instrumental 5-piece has expanded upon a sound that starts with a foundation of Tool and Mogwai and then develops into something with a much more kinetic and accessible flow. As with most post-rock acts, dynamic range in the music is apparent, however things never get too "spacey" like Kevin. As their namesake may suggest, these Mid-Westerners bring a "roots-rock" approach and solid foundation to their music, not unlike their Akron-brethren, The Black Keys .

After speaking with bass player Tom Fihe, he had this to say about the band's efforts and future intentions:

"We never really thought things would get to where they are, and they seem to be continually building. We take a lot of pride in what we do. In fact, we do everything ourselves, from artwork to booking to merch. So there is an extra sense of satisfaction in knowing all our hard work is paying off...We want to continue to evolve and grow our stage shows by adding more visually stimulating elements such as lighting and video as well as incorporating live performances from time to time from local artists. We also plan on growing and refining our sound and style as we move forward, all the while remaining distinctively...The Trees."

Trees will be going on tour this summer playing in Kent, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Brooklyn & Boston. Be sure to check out their myspace for dates. www.myspace.com/ifthesetreescouldtalk


Malabar Front.mp3

Signal Tree.mp3

Whats In the Ground Belongs to You.mp3

The Sun Is In the North.mp3

Below the Sky.mp3