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No One's Ever Changed

by Spelling Reform

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1.
Microscope
2.
Expiration Date
3.
Tuscaloosa
4.
For Claire Patterson
5.
Everyone Else's Experiences
6.
No One's Ever Changed
7.
Tourniquet
8.
Everybody's Going Home With Someone Else
9.
Let's Start Over
10.
Drag Your Horse
11.
The Coolest Guy

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For Digital Download only or CD head here: spellingreform.bandcamp.com/album/no-ones-ever-changed
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Philadelphia indie rock group Spelling Reform continues to evolve on their new LP "No One’s Ever Changed." Building off their 2015 debut EP "Diving Bell," the band delivers more of their eclectic, distinctive sound – a mix of snarling pop rock and power pop, somber sing-alongs and melodic guitar solos. The tunes are anchored by singer/songwriter Dan Wisniewski’s feverous lyrics and urgent vocals, which have drawn comparisons to The Mountain Goats, Dan Bejar, the Silver Jews and Woody Allen (for real).

After years of songwriting and arranging, Wisniewski, bassist Tom Howley, guitarist Andrew Ciampa and drummer Mark Rybaltowski recorded the 11 songs on "No One’s Ever Changed" in a single, donut-fueled weekend in March 2016 in Philadelphia with Hop Along guitarist Joe Reinhart.

Sonically, the tunes pay homage to some of the band's major influences: the fun and loose pop of Wilco ("For Clair Patterson"), the hard-hitting yet melodic rock of Guided by Voices ("Microscope") and the acoustic folk rock of Neil Young ("Drag Your Horse").

Lyrically, Wisniewski stretches out on "No One’s Ever Changed." Character studies include the examination of the thoughts of a stalker on “Tuscaloosa” and personal tales, like “Everyone Else’s Experiences” and the brief title track, explore the awkwardness of bumping into old prom dates on the train to work and overhearing friends having sex.

Wisniewski’s wide-ranging interests in science and history also shine through: particle accelerators and Charles Willson Peale both make quick appearances. One song – “For Clair Patterson” – tackles the concept of time while also paying homage to the titular geologist who discovered the age of the earth in 1953.

Between its well-formed songs, energetic delivery and varied instrumentation, "No One’s Ever Changed" makes for a fascinating listen, and a worthy addition to a Philadelphia music scene that’s overflowing with amazing music. Spelling Reform, which has been compared to The Weakerthans, Apples in Stereo and Pixies, are on to something.

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released November 18, 2016

Spelling Reform is:
Andrew Ciampa: group vocals, lead guitar, piano
Tom Howley: backing vocals, bass, group vocals
Mark Rybaltowski: drums, group vocals, tambourine
Dan Wisniewski: banjo, rhythm guitar, keyboard, lead vocals, piano, synthesizer

All songs written by Dan Wisniewski except “Expiration Date” by Ciampa/Howley/Rybaltowski/Wisniewski & “Everyone Else’s Experiences,” “Tourniquet” and “Everybody’s Going Home With Someone Else” by Rybaltowski/Wisniewski. Arranged and performed by Spelling Reform. © 2016 Spelling Reform

Recorded, produced and mixed by Joe Reinhart at The Headroom in Philadelphia in March 2016. Additional recording by Dan, Mark and Tom at Sunnyside Studios. Mastered by Ryan Schwabe. Released by Black Rd Records (blackrdrecords.com).

Photographs by Jonathan Brown. Artwork and graphic design by Dan Dinsmore.

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