Press
The Big Takeover’s glowing review of “We Creeling”
“We Creeling” in the Oxford American Journal’s “Editor’s picks”
the Onion AV Club (3/30/10): “…Just like the sprawling desert imagery the band’s music invokes, wide-open and contemplative spaces are left to linger between the notes. Comparable to the haunting depth of Beach House singer Victoria Legrand and Cat Power’s Chan Marshall, Shana Cleveland’s ghostly voice hovers above the expansive instrumental landscapes. Don’t be fooled by its laid-back, cowboy-at-sunset swagger, though—The Curious Mystery often straight-up rocks.”
from Bust Magazine’s April/May 2011 review of “We Creeling” - “…The Curious Mystery should be the official soundtrack for the next generation of psych-garage afficionados”
“The Curious Mystery … make guitar rock with meandering structures, a fearless willingness to wander into extended instrumental passages, and at least two guitarists who like to explore the fretboard. They like to jam, basically, but not in a navel-gazing way; more like in a Television/Tom Verlaine/Richard Lloyd kind of way” -Randall Roberts (LA Weekly)
“…unhurried psych-blues, autoharp ghost songs, and Area 51 garage-Americana, with plenty of that old frontier promise.”-Pitchfork
“………. They approach Americana like Exene Cervenka and John Doe gone walkabout in the Area 51 desert after a Cinco de Mayo piss up. Their debut for K has the wonderful slinky sloppiness that a few tequila shots will loosen from already good nights.” “…. Worldly, weary and more self-possessed than expected from first-timers, the Curious Mystery are on a psychedelic journey to brighten your Mazzy Starry nights. -Eric Hill(Exclaim!)
” the Curious Mystery hit that wonderful sweet spot every goddamned time.”…- Paul Constant, the Stranger
“Their zen country is a strong, surprisingly effective combination of Eastern drone and Western roots music, with a weird and woolly connection to nature. The Curious Mystery recorded their debut album,Rotting Slowly, with Calvin Johnson, and it’s full of gently rumpled psychedelic tunes that are perfect for zoning out—but it’s worth paying attention.”- Portland Mercury
