The Amethysts Band:
Adam Waito: Guitar, Vox, etc.
Katherine Peacock: Keys, Vox, etc.
Jessie Stein: Guitar, Vox, etc.
Nathan Ward: Drums, Percussion, etc.
Influences
Northwestern Ontario, psych compilations, The Who's Tommy, tropicalia, Electric Light Orchestra, The Zombies, Neil Young, post-Beatles side-projects, '90s indie rock, Phil Spector, The Jarvis Street Revue, The United States of America, Beach Boys
Sounds Like
Telefauna, Miracle Fortress, spring reverb, meager circumstances, Rod Stewart
Montreal's newest shimmering gem.
-SAID THE GRAMOPHONE
They meander quietly through ethereal psychedelic moments and a Neil Youngish understanding of the lyrical details that fill a songs with endearing personality. At 13 songs, Amulet could go on a while longer and still remain a beautiful piece of contemporary Canadiana.
-NOW MAGAZINE
Track Listing:
1.Stupid Ocean
2.The Return
3.Aurora Bora Laskin (interlude)
4.Sweet Lady
5.The Part of Me that's Evergreen
6.Amethyst Amulet
7.Bumble Bee
8.She's My Friend (She Kissed Me in the Dark)
9.He Passed Away (The Darkness in His Head)
10.Sonic Youth Centre
11.Green Mantle
12.Waverly, Vickers, Trowbridge, Centennial
13.The Ocean to me
hi adam and the amethysts! I really appreciate your songs and your sense melodic...please take a look at the songs of my band the wilson drama! Best wishes from Marseille !
utterly enchanting. can't wait 'til june 10th for the album to come out. you have such an expansive voice and a knack for lyrical storytelling. you will go far. kudos adam.
