Genre: Pop, Indie Pop
Year: 2009
Location: Cleveland, OH
Label: Unsigned
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01. Right Back Where We Are
02. We Are Crashing
03. Love Knows No Age
04. If You Won’t Try
05. Now We’re Here
06. I Want You There
07. On Your Own
08. Some Days
09. Some Things Never Change
10. Going To Bed
11. You’ll Please Them All
12. I’m Making You Think
Craig Ramsey might be one of the hardest working guys in the Cleveland music scene. He writes, records, and performs with Cleveland indie pop heroes Bears, plays drums for Cleveland twee favorite Afternoon Naps, produces music for numerous bands, and on top of all that finds time to form his own band and record/produce his own album. My first experience with Craig’s band was when I saw him and his backing band, The Nice People, open for Bowerbirds and Megafaun. It was especially nice seeing a few of my friends and Tom from Afternoon Naps in the Nice People. As for Parting Gift For A Party Girl, I’ll start off by saying this does sound similar to Bears, but it does differ in some respects. The biggest difference I would say is definitely the production, as Craig’s album sounds crisper and cleaner than any of the Bears records. I found out from Craig himself that Bears’ new album is going to be produced the same way, which is something to really look forward to. As for the songs, they are quick, catchy, and to the point. The standout for me has been “If You Won’t Try”, with its dancey verses, somber chorus, and the incredible multiple vocal ending. If you are a Bears fan, or in any way into pop music, you will love this!
