When notoriously prolific multi-instrumentalist Kenseth Thibideau (Tarentel, Sleeping People, Pinback) invited Sacramento native Zac Nelson (Who's Your Favorite Son God) to collaborate on a new endeavor, the two could not possibly have expected the results to be this arresting. Merging the eclectic instrumentation of Talking Heads with the ethereal vocals of Peter Gabriel, the two mingle the precision of Brian Eno with the jubilance of Brian Wilson. Perversely, they christened it Prints. Produced at home by the group, Prints resists precious tendencies, building from the unvarnished performances and otherworldy themes. The lyrics - often improvised and laid down live in one or two takes - create a lucid, dreamlike environment, marrying disparate ... read more