Pictures of Then

Minneapolis, MN

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"Pictures of Then is an amazing blend of reverent classicism and modern vision, [their sophomore effort] and The Wicked Sea is loaded with glittering pop diamonds that are never showy, always tasteful and completely infectious." (Amplifier Magazine) Hailed as "helping to further shape the new Minneapolis sound," (PerfectPorridge.com) "Pictures Of Then is decidedly aware of the musical shoulders upon which they stand...what sets such acts apart is the proletarian everyman aspects of their music: there’s an earthiness, a connectedness to the soil..." (DryvetymeOnlyne) "Wherever you try to peg them on the musical landscape, their songs are always well-crafted and memorable." (HowWasTheShow.com) Pictures of Then “does their thing and they do it well.” (Guest List Magazine)

Named as one of the top 11 Emerging Artists nationwide by Summerfest 2009, Pictures of Then have been described as an "amazing" (Red Gorilla Music Fest) and "fresh" (Crossroads Music Fest) live act. "What is truly remarkable about this band is their range - both in Casey’s vocals, and also in the emotional contrast between songs...the band seems wonderfully unaffected by any hours spent on the road, and like seasoned professionals calmly take command of the stage and audience with masterful tracks like “When It Stings”, and “Wicked Sea.” (Borangutan.com) "On stage they are dramatic without being pretentious, having a polished and confident stage presence...seasoned by months of touring." (HowWasTheShow.com) This comes as no surprise since the band is continually touring, attracting an ever-growing fan base on the festival circuit and at concert venues and college campuses nationwide.

"On Pictures of Then’s 2007 debut, Crushed by Lights, the Minneapolis quintet seemed to be shining Billy Corgan’s flashlight through a 1966 Pink Floyd prism, projecting a gorgeous psychedelic pop rainbow across a Ziggy Stardust tour poster." (Amplifier Magazine)  Their latest release And The Wicked Sea has been widely acclaimed as a "Flaming Lips meets Dr. Dog vibe," (Comfort Comes) which “rings out loud and proud with a host of songs filled with Midwestern charm at its finest. The record evokes a sound that calls to mind Summerteeth-era Wilco, or possibly what Modest Mouse might have sounded like had Isaac Brock been born in Minneapolis himself. And The Wicked Sea is equal parts heart-lifting balladry and upbeat indie-rock, all designed to encourage the listener to eat, drink, and make merry along with the band.” (DryvetymeOnlyne)

"Given the remarkably polished pop songcraft that Pictures of Then exhibit on And The Wicked Sea, here's a band that seems destined for bigger audiences and greater acclaim." (Decider Twin Cities, The Onion)

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  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 08.04.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 08.04.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 08.04.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09
  • Pictures of Then has added a new song. - on 06.23.09

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