Tampabay.com
FEBRUARY 26, 2007

I Love This Band: Prosser

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Album: Prosser (Clickpop)

In stores: Now

Why we care: Along with such groups as Death Cab for Cutie and the Trucks, Prosser is yet another hot band born from the waters of Bellingham, Wash. (Must be something in Lake Whatcom.) The spacey alt-country outfit is the brainchild of Eric Woodruff, formerly of the band Delay — and currently one of the coolest talents of the year.

Why we like it: Woodruff has this mesmerizing ability to blend cinematic grandeur (think a modern-day Western) with the intimate wanderings of a troubled mind (think a moody indie band). Just when you the gauzy blanket of cello and organ is ready to rock you to sleep, Woodruff cuts in with a stalking guitar line perfect for Clint Eastwood.

Reminds us of: Wilco, before they started thinking too much.

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Grade: A

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