HBR005 Postal BlueRoad To Happiness CDEP
1. The World Doesn't Need You (mp3)
2. It Won't Last
3. I Took The Love You Were Hiding
4. Vou Deixar Pra Depois
5. I'm Glad You Know
Similar artists: Close Lobsters, The June Brides, La Buena Vida, The Fairways, Belle & Sebastian, Red Sleeping Beauty, Felt, East Village, The Orchids, Blueboy, Trembling Blue Stars
"The five songs on this EP were recorded in 2004 but not released until just recently, mainly because this Brazilian quartet are known perfectionists. Well, I'm happy to report that Postal Blue are still improving with each release, and that this is their best record yet! In fact, they sound like they're really grown and matured as a band - while they still share a lot of similarities with Blueboy and the Fairways, their sound seems to have gotten a lot more confident on this record, and the songs! on this disc aren't as fragile-sounding as the band's previous releases. This also allows some of their other influences (like Felt, Ride, Teenage Fanclub and the Orchids) to show through. If their next album sounds like this (and from what I hear, it's nearly complete), then they could have a hit on their hands!" -IndiePages
"I thought this fine Brazilian pop band was long gone after their stellar ep and nearly-as-good lp on the Shelflife label (plus one ep on Drive-In Records as well) . These songs were written in 2004 so who knows, maybe the band is kaput but these 5 songs are good enough for the band to soldier on as they have not run out of ideas. “I Took the Love you were Hiding" takes the blueprint started back in the 80’s by Sarah Records while “I’m Glad You Know’ was a bit more sophisticated, like something that would have been released on a Spanish label (namely Siesta or Elefant). This also includes their first song in their nat! ive Portugese (“Vou Deixar Pra Depois”). I hope there’s more where this came from by Postal Blue." -Dagger
"The Brazilian indie-pop group Postal Blue's 5-song EP Road to Happiness follows much in the tradition of their previous releases (two EPs and an LP)…which is to say that it's gorgeous pop music with an air of melancholy to it: gently sad but also overly hopeful. The EP starts off with "The World Doesn't Need You," which has an especially muscular, tight musical base over which singer Adriano Ribeiro's voice glides. His is a romantic, intensely sensitive voice which stays in the upper registers while conveying a bittersweet feeling. That first track cuts off sharply at the two and a half-minute mark, as a perfect pop single should, leading then into four more tracks with an equally full sound, an equally bright tenor, and an overriding air of longing. There's a Smiths-like tone to one track ("I Took the Love You Were Hiding") and a delightful bubblegum pop flavor to the whole affair. The songs are catchy, sharp, and exceedingly pleasant, even as they carry within their welcoming, sweet demeanor a feeling of heartbreak. It's another superb release from a group with its own distinct personality, playing music that relaxes you while conjuring up ineffable sense of longing." -Erasing Clouds
"The band are heavily influenced by the late 1980's UK indie scene and opening track The World Doesn't Need You sounds like it was lifted straight from the back catalogue of Sarah Records. It wouldn't have been out of place on last years indie-pop compilation on Rough Trade if the compilers have bothered to broaden their horizons outside of Europe and the states." -Indie MP3
"The trio is Adriano, André, and Ismael and play a great brand of sunny but laid back indiepop. Adriano’s vocals are slightly reserved and delicately sung over melodic guitar, bass and drums. You’re definitely going to hear some people compare them to Belle and Sebastian. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, and I’m sure it’s a compliment most of the time. But I’m actually also reminded of the band Holiday, though I feel Postal Blue is more straightforward in their pop structure, and more jangly on the guitar chords. Great electric guitar janglin’ on this track, by the way… not as loud as that of Teenage Fanclub but definitely an integral part of the song." -Palebear
"Brazillian indie pop, count me in! Postal Blue is the band, tweeish label Humblebee is responsible for this slice of pop heaven." -songs:illinois
"wistful jangle pop in the Sarah records tradition from Brazil with the added bonus of Felt-esque organ" -Boa Melody Bar
