"The Orphins come at you with a bunch of pop quirk that falls somewhere between Devo and Modest Mouse."
"The Orphins are a part of something larger going on in Atlanta, in general, and are certainly worth checking out."
"In terms of songwriting, Drowning Cupid is a strong album from start to finish, lacking any real clunkers."
"...there's a pretty good chance you're going to enjoy Drowning Cupid as much as I have. One of the best albums I've heard this year."
"The Orphins make some of the coolest guitar sounds committed to CD this year."
"One of Atlanta’s most promising new bands, The Orphins, bring a refreshing and unique sound on their debut album."
"The Orphins' strongest qualities lie in a distinctive take on classic and current sounds that defies categorization but points to something much more defining in the future. Maybe even a new alternative revival."
GNR002 | The Orphins
Drowning Cupid
The Orphins are a band flirting with irony. Conscious misspellings, a melancholic sense of humor, familiar, danceable rhythms coupled with complex textures and sounds - and it all changes with the next phrase of music. A bubblegum riff easily transitions into disco dancing, only to dive later into dissonant syncopation. Still, the music is totally self-contained - an Orphins song is instantly recognizable.
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GNR002
The Orphins - Drowning Cupid
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