Graig Markel, front man for Seattle-based emo scenesters New Sweet Breath, follows up the five-song November/December with this full-length effort. Markel wrote, performed and produced this entire affair, which runs the gamut from stripped down, ultra lo-fi pop ("Satellites on the Line," "All that Glitters") to soothing minimalist soul ("Coming up Roses," "Better Lost Than Gone," "You're You") to NSB-worthy emo gems ("What are You Waiting For?" "True Giveaway"). Markel is a songwriter with a wealth of talent and one gets the distinct impression that he's only just begun to scratch the surface with this record.
(Mag Wheel)Graig Markel
Verses on Venus
BY Stuart GreenPublished Apr 1, 2000