John Shelly And The Creatures, Dinosaur
Posted on 31st May 10 by Jane Ward | 
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Dinosaur is the debut album from Belfast band John Shelly And The Creatures. Without knowing it you’ve probably already heard the band. Their single Long May You Reign was used in the Discover Ireland advertising campaign. The song is indicative of the sort of music the band creates; instantly recognisable, unique and downright charming. They [...]
Dinosaur is the debut album from Belfast band John Shelly And The Creatures. Without knowing it you’ve probably already heard the band. Their single Long May You Reign was used in the Discover Ireland advertising campaign. The song is indicative of the sort of music the band creates; instantly recognisable, unique and downright charming.
John Shelly And The Creatures, Dinosaur
They have already received critical acclaim and in the run up to the launch of their debut album. The band played on The Late Late Show, a fantastic accomplishment for an unsigned band.
They performed their follow up single on The Eleventh Hour with Dave Fanning, which was broadcast in May 2010 on RTE television and have been played on FM 104’s Strawberry Alarmclock, Ryan Tubridy Today and Today With Pat Kenny on RTE Radio 1 and Newstalk’s Weekend Blend.
The band draw on a number of influences which is evident in their songs. There’s a wonderful blend of songs on the album. It has some very sweet and melancholy songs like Sunny Side Street and Frost and some really catchy songs like Long May You Reign with its almost bluegrass guitar melody.
Dinosaur is a perfect album for summer (if summer comes back). It’s very dreamy and mellow and feels absolutely effortlessly charming. Every song on the album feels as if it was lovingly written and produced to absolute perfection.
The only criticism I can think of for the album is that there aren’t enough songs on it.
The band’s new single Killer is out on May 28th.
They also have a number of upcoming gigs.
2 Jun 2010 8pm – The Top of the Town, Omagh
11 Jun 2010 8pm – Dolans (Upstairs), Limerick
18 Jun 2010 8pm Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart,
3 Jul 2010 6pm – Willowstone Arts & Music Festival, Killyleagh
4 Jul 2010 8pm – Donegal Square Donegal Town, Donegal
13 Jul 2010 8pm – Mullingar Rocks Festival Mullingar, Westmeath
31st July Indiependence festival, Cork
6th Aug 2010 8pm - Indie Go Festival Fenagh, Carlow
Drop-d Rating: 10/10
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Tags: Dave Fanning, Dinosaur, Discover Ireland, FM 104, Frost, John Shelly And The Creatures, Long May You Reign, Newstalk’s Weekend Blend, RTE Radio 1, Ryan Tubridy Today, Strawberry Alarmclock, Sunny Side Street, The Eleventh Hour, The Late Late Show, Today With Pat Kenny