If you surf to West Indian Girl’s MySpace, you can catch two songs from the forthcoming 4th & Wall. The one-time studio duo, now a fleshier L.A. sextet, is acting every bit its size on the Fleetwood Lips-bombastic “Sofia” (we’ve tried recreating those final howlin’ gal harmonies to no avail … the waving, proggy keys we can do). We’re not as hot on “Indian Ocean,” a mellower and more oceanic ballad, but we do appreciate the Jim Steinman-esque bombast. We also appreciate how this press photo, uh, ties into the aforementioned water theme.
L.A., we love it! But seriously, just what is 4th & Wall besides an address in a neighborhood we rarely visit?
According to vocalist/guitarist Robert James:
It?s in an old warehouse surrounded by a humble community of homeless people living in cardboard boxes and tents. They?re our captive audience, listening to us every night in the rain, cold and sweltering heat. We play for them as much for ourselves. It?s the place where we conjure up spirits and manifest visions– visions of a better place.
The first single “Blue Wave” (more water!) will be up at iTunes on 9/25. The complete 4th & Wall is out 10/23 on Milan.
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Great song. Great band. This is another example of a really hard-working talented band that somehow floats under everyone’s radar despite their extensive touring. Thanks for the post Stereogum.
Huge fan… WIG are an honest, hard working band that deserves more recognition indeed. Thanks for posting this!!!
Been listening to these guys for awhile, very passionate on stage. I’ve been looking forward to this album and upcoming tour. Thanks for givng them the recognition they deserve!
One of the best live acts I’ve ever seen.
Looks like they added Blue Wave to the myspace. Thats a hell of a catchy song. Good stuff…
That singer Mariqueen is drop dead gorgeous
Er, I think you mean Jim STEINMAN, aka producer of Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out Of Hell,” right?
I’ve seen these guys live, and it’s really one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Not only are they musically talented, but the passion they put forth on the stage, and the sexy front-woman makes the act addicting. They’re new album is supposed to be their best yet … it’s getting out that they are now under new leadership by a young New York up-and-coming agent and he’s got them focused on breaking through to the other side. I’ll be there, and I’ll be waiting …
You’re right, Reid. Couldn’t find my copy of Faster Than The Speed Of Night, so we had to wing it. Fixed!
not that this band isn’t good…but don’t the first four comments in this thread strike you as street teamers? they all basically say the same thing. adam and andrew are obviously the same person.
my god look at the baby feeders on that woman.
Thanks for the heads up
another andrew here, not a street teamer. Have taken a few pictures for the band and they were great to work with and definetely a cool live act. Lookin forward to hearing rest of the CD.
Goddess Alert! Where is that brunette from?
wow, that woman has breasts!
C’mon, people, you’re giving me an inferiority complex.
Now, THAT chick’s got the moneymaker!
They have more songs from the album up on Mariqueen’s music page. She’s the 2nd person on their top friends list. I don’t even think she’s real. She can’t be. She’s preportioned like a cartoon character and she’s going to be the mother of my children.
hey blake – we’re playing spaceland on oct 20th – try to make it.
dear everyone – the chick’s name is mariqueen – she’s got the moneymaker alright – she’s also probably one of the most powerful female vocalists out right now. after you see a show u will understand.
i didnt know we had street teamers that actually did anything – if we do, thanx – i guess that must mean we’re goin places…i will be sure to let everyone know when i quit my day job.
F10
please stop sizing up the band by the attractive brunette, even though she is pochahantas.
she does look like a sultry pocohontas! watching her sing is the highlight of their show. they’re a great band and she is absolutely mezmerizing.
Heard “Still Lost” coming back from San Diego back to San Clemente after a Interpol/Bloc Party concert.Very Foggy mellow night and a bit buzzed and we thought it was “Only a Northern Song” -Harrisons/Beatle song off “Yellow Submarine”. When we snapped, and realized it wasn’t the Beatles ,we grabbed a pen ,And googled West Indian Girl when we finally got home.Bought the CD and have been in heaven ever since. W.I.G could easily have been a star band in Woodstock ’69 Or Monterey Pop ’67-they are THAT GOOD ! Mariqueen is Hauntingly beautiful in the bands video’s -I want to give her an intimate foot massage while feeding her grapes like Cleopatra !!!!!!!!
Ilike to start friend ship with indian girl,becouse of the budist culture.
Mariqueen a powerful vocalist? That sounds a little pretentious. I’ve had listen to her vocals and she’s not all that. She obviuosly know how to use her “talents”, and it shows (by the comments on this page). I wonder, how the other chick must be feeling ?