Carissa's Wierd (yes it's spelled incorrectly) is a now defunct Seattle area "slowcore" band who unexpectedly called it quits in 2003. Once the band split Ben and Brian formed well known Band of Horses and more recently the beautiful band Grand Archives. Jenn went on to work solo under the name "S". Apparently they are getting back together for a show (rumored tour) this summer. Expect it to be limited to a Northwestern regional affair.
Leave it to a band from rainy Seattle to create some of the saddest, most depressingly beautiful music from last decade. Songs About Leaving is no exception to their gloomy discography, with lyrical content dealing with death, breakups, and relocation. The lyrics are sung in a "call and response manner" much of the time, with Jenn whispering softly and Ben doing his best Connor Oberst impression. Musically don't expect much percussion save for a few light beats and a few tinkles on the cymbals. Do expect a doleful violin, twinkling piano, and plucking guitars all played slowly and somberly.
I'm not going to lie it's depressing, like capable of completely changing your mood depressing. So keep that in mind when you check it out, I wouldn't want to accidently ruin your day.
-Jim
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