Personnel: Michael Pace (vocals, guitar, melodica, recorder); Adam Rizer (vocals, trumpet); Dan Fetherston (vocals, drums); John Fell (drums); Josh Abbott , John Agnello (percussion).
Audio Mixer: John Agnello.
Recording information: Headgear Studios, Brooklyn, NY (06/05/2006-06/16/2006).
Brooklyn-based trio Oxford Collapse truly hit their stride on their third effort, 2006's REMEMBER THE NIGHT PARTIES, their first release for Sub Pop. While the raucous, post-punk energy that characterized their early releases is still intact, REMEMBER is sunnier and more tightly constructed, taking avant-pop cues from bands like Pavement, Wire, and Yo La Tengo. Excellent production from John Angello keeps things well-defined while still maintaining a modicum of indie-rock fuzz, so that the sound of REMEMBER blends the best of both worlds. With the step up in craft and production backed by the prestige of Sub Pop, Oxford Collapse are indie-rock contenders to watch.
Alternative Press (p.184) - "With the urgency of Sinkhole and the strident simplicity of Violent Femmes, OxCo have turned out one of the brightest and catchy offerings for Sub Pop all year."
CMJ (p.4) - "REMEMBER THE NIGHT PARTIES is filled with genuine, refreshingly humble and catchy pop-rock."