posted by Tina on April 18, 2009
Viva Voce (say it with me: “Vee-Vah-Voh-Chay”) is Italian for “word of mouth.” The band’s roots are about as far from Italy as geographically and culturally possible, however; the husband-wife duo hales from Alabama, of all places. Fast forward 11 years and the band has decamped to Portland (much more hip) and doubled in size. Viva Voce is still a two-piece at heart though, defined by hooky, wavy guitar riffs, a heavenly voice and a steady backbeat. ‘Wrecking Ball’ could be the sequel to the Breeders’ ‘Cannonball’, interweaving smooth vocals and a smoother bass line with squelching blasts of guitar. ‘Lesson No. 1′ is more downbeat but worth a listen.
Keep an eye out for Viva Voce’s new album “Rose City,” set to drop on May 26, 2009.
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Viva Voce – Wrecking Ball (Downloaded 331 times)
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April 18th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I love Viva Voce. Can’t wait for the new album!
April 18th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Me too. Let me know what you think if you see them live.
May 7th, 2009 at 5:37 am
Awesometime.