Out of Town Opinions

 

Overflower cast a net that lands softly around the sounds of The Blue Nile of A Walk Across The Rooftops, Yo La Tengo of And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out and Talk Talk of Laughing Stock, pulling their impressive catch towards the shore. The results, as evidenced on their new album Water On Mars are bewilderingly, astonishingly beautiful. The hints were there on their lush 1999 flora and fauna, but it certainly didn't prepare me for the leap of faith that Overflower have made with Water On Mars: there are no histrionic demands for attention, no in your face proclamation of worth and proficiency, just a quiet, gentle but awesomely assured composure.

Alistair Fitchett for Tangents Magazine, UK

 

Overflower's second full length album is a beautiful piece of dream-pop that remains faithful to the visions of the early 1990s British shoegazer scene.

Peter Hanlon for Northeast Performer

 

With it's atmospheric approach and muted but charming melodies, the band's third disc is hands-down better than their previous work and a real accomplishment. The Overflower vision has over just a short time gained greater clarity and their execution has gained in skill. Marc and jay Bouchard on bass and guitar respectively, along with Karen and John Orsi, on guitars and drums respectively, have shown incredible artistic growth, as if the closer they get the better they can see their Oz-like musical destination.

Bob Gulla for the Providence Phoenix Arts

 

The band tumbles through song after song, leaving behind a strange and beautiful melancholy in its wake. The effect relies more upon the disc as a whole rather than individual songs, leaving the listener with a true sense of experience.

Music Editor for Mish Mash

 

I have always been a fan of this style; swirly guitars, simple percussion and gentle vocals. Overflower performs it perfectly.

Dane Carlson for Exposé