reviews for The Normans' "Dreams of Autocrashes"


smother
"...intelligent witty lyrics... graceful with spacey intentions... a pop masterpiece..."

indieville
"Extremely unique... a pop smorgasbord... lovers of good pop music will surely appreciate what Normans frontman Brent Baldwin has created here"

university star
"Dreams of Autocrashes, the debut CD from India Records darling The Normans, prove indie rock doesn't have to be a one-dimensional diatribe of misery. Brent Baldwin crafts deeply-layered songs of quiet intensity that incorporate gentle, Brian Wilson-like harmonies over intricately-woven guitar melodies. His transparent, ethereal vocals conjure the spirit of Elliott Smith, leaving the listener craving more. This is the genius of Baldwin's songwriting; he is able to craft interesting musical ideas but doesn't have to beat you over the head with them."

guitar noise
"This is a great album which you will be listening to time and time again."

cd reviews
"When you are in the mood to plug in an album, but ending your life is not in your foreseeable future, Dreams of Autocrashes provides a musically similar but lyrically pleasant alternative to the morose Death Cab for Cutie or oft-melancholy Elliott Smith... an excellent debut album."