Papas Fritas ‎– Buildings And Grounds CD

With the release of its third album, Papas Fritas found a special niche in the indie-rock mini-universe. The Boston trio’s self-titled 1995 debut showed promise and appealed to wordplay fans (Pop Has Freed Us), and 1997’s Helioself had a bigger, chirpier sound—maybe too big. With Buildings And Grounds, the band lofted it over Fenway Park’s Green Monster and rounded the bases. Guitarist Tony Goddess must’ve realized he had a rare gift: He was the reincarnation of breathy Zombies vocalist Colin Blunstone, and an appropriate set of slowed-down, minor-key tunes was a perfect fit. Papas Fritas also took the training wheels off drummer Shivika Asthana, and her alternate lead vocals made her uncomplicated, vibrato-less voice appear to be the missing link between Astrud Gilberto and Juana Molina.

Label: 62 TV Records

Country: Benelux

Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

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