Camden makes stop in Moscow

      
By Cristina Carney
   Argonaut Staff

      

      
On their way from Bellingham, Wash., to
      Missoula, Mont., Wisconsin's Camden is making a quick stopover
      in Moscow. 

      


      This Thursday, Camden will be performing with The Flip Tops at
      Mikey's Gyros in downtown Moscow.  

      


      Their first full-length release, Reel Time Canvas out on Grand
      Theft Autumn earlier this year, has brought Camden into the limelight.
       

      


      They are being hailed for their sound across the nation.

      


      Originally joining together in 1998, the band features members
      who have been playing with each other in some form since 1992,
      releasing three EP's in the past two years. 

      


      KUOI DJ Benett Yankey is a big fan. "I was going to drive
      down to Boise to see them," said Yankey upon hearing about
      their show in Moscow. 

      


      Camden features the distinctive vocals of William Siedel, guitarist
      Eric Osterman, drummer Brian Zimmerman, and bassist Ryan Weber.
      

      


      Reel Time Canvas was produced by Chris Walla of Death Cab for
      Cutie fame but the album retains its sound separate from that
      of Death Cab. 

      


      Camden's rock is straightforward garage rock of the Flip Tops
      but instead in contrast an almost woeful pop rock sound. Their
      sound comes off mildly regretful in lyrics and tone but strong
      in content.

      


      Some of the almost reminiscent swirling psychedelic moments remain
      muted by the force of a more modern sound.  

      


      This more modern sound is the layer beyond the weight of the
      lyrics and the often plodding beat of their songs. 

      


      It's the progress of each song within the album as well as the
      album itself. 

      


      It is the layering of their sound that creates their unique style
      that is hard to explain without trying to make cheap comparisons
      of other bands. 

      


      But these comparisons to derivative indie rock don't do Camden
      the justice they've worked so hard to deserve.
 

      
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