Willamette Week
“The magic of Climber's music, and the reason these guys deserve to be in the upper echelon of the Portland music world, is that they've found a way to create songs based in sadness that resonate with such life-affirming energy that they rarely leave a listener pondering the dark side of life,â€
Portland Mercury
“Combining the ambient explorations of Brian Eno and the more melodic elements of post-OK Computer Radiohead, hometown electro-heroes, Climber, make Music for Upscale Boutiques...Climber's smooth, futuristic electronic creations have more pop-resonance than most of their knob-twiddling contemporaries, making them the ideal band to passively appreciate.â€
The Portland Tribune
“There are electronic elements, but the primary goal is more about mood than big beats and dancing. The tunes are alluring, fragile and never head-scratchingly obtuse...â€
Three Imaginary Girls
“Vocalist and pianist, Michael Nelson, reminds me of both Thom Yorke and Chris Martin, and he does it with a grace that few can pull off. It takes a certain quality of pipes to sing in that manner, and he possesses enough skill to not come off sounding extremely derivative, a failing task for many bands.â€
The Oregonian
“Climber sounds computerized, even techy, but retains a human touch thanks to the sweet, vulnerable ache of vocalist Michael Nelson...â€
Willamette Week
“What did we all do before the boys in Climber emerged from their basement and washed this fine city in warm organ tones and sweet, hushed vocals? I don't remember, but I imagine it was much more depressing and cold.â€
Climber
Michael Nelson (vocals, piano, organ)
Kyle Lockwood (keyboards, bass, cello, bgv)
Dean Ivester (guitars)
Joe Mengis (drums, e-drums)
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.climberpdx.comTrack List:
1. Foxes
2. Hornes
3. Robot and running
4. I'm Here
5. Snakes
6. Viper Pit
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