"Swallows has invoked what people are calling 'rock and roll, ugly and beautiful, profane and spiritual...' This [Minnesota] quartet brings a blend of classic blues, a barrage of eclectic instruments, and warm yet gritty Nick Cave vocals to a state otherwise known for Atmosphere and Sage Francis." - David Buchanan, Consequence of Sound

Swallows (Minneapolis, Minn.) formed in the summer of 2007 and began playing live shows in the Twin Cities and around the Midwest in early 2008.

The band's eclectic and thematic sound features the collaborations of songwriters/composers Jeff Crandall (Thinland, Mellow Drunk), Aaron Kerr (Thinland, Mellow Drunk), Tyson Allison (The Sleeper Pins, Gliss) and Frank Spencer.

In July of 2008, Swallows released their first CD, "Songs for Strippers (and other professions)."

This patiently crafted album features sumptuous vintage guitar tones, gritty cello lines, striking vocals and an eclectic fusion of musical styles.

Swallows' live set builds upon the foundation laid with the recording of "Songs for Strippers..." and is building towards the band's forthcoming second release, "Covert Transmissions to the Elementals," which will find Swallows journeying further into the landscapes of traditional American musical forms and expressions.

Selected press for "Songs for Strippers (and other professions)":

#57 on Consequence of Sound’s “Top 100 Albums of 2008”

“It is seldom that one gets to enthusiastically introduce new bands with raw talent, but this is one of those moments… If you like something original that doesn’t try to be anything more complex than rich and flavorful art, then Swallows should be your next taste test. There isn’t any analysis to the guys who if in possession of a harmonica could put Blues Traveler to shame. Trust me, get yourself a copy of "Songs for Strippers..." you will wonder why you had not done so sooner....There you have it, and coming highly recommended I might add." – David Buchanan, Consequence of Sound

"East Coast in direction, with that raw New York rock sound.... This is definitely an album that you need to let play. If you just listen to the first song and give up, you’re going to miss something that could be very important.” – Marcel Feldmar, The Red Alert

“Holy S$&#!! Brilliant…. The overall effect is a dramatic, nearly operatic build.” - Bob Milton, The Milton Files

"Eleven tracks of vintage rock and roll that will tear you up." – John Siwicki, The Comfort Comes

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