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Russian Spy Camera, You Are A Vulture

by Sarah Wagner
09/20/2006

Russian Spy Camera is the brainchild of Ryan White - he writes the songs, produces and plays the music for the band. However, while playing live shows, Andy Turner plays drums and Ryan White does the vocals and plays guitar. The sound of Russian Spy Camera on their album You Are a Vulture is exactly what you might think it would be upon hearing the name of the band: sly and mysterious. Russian Spy Camera's music sounds like an amalgamation of the Bloodhound Gang, The Clash and music from the cartoon, Pink Panther,

You Are a Vulture is Russian Spy Camera's first full-length album recorded on the Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records label. All 12 tracks are chock full of chunky sounds of electric goodness. According to Russian Spy Camera's myspace profile, their sound can best be described as "Barry Manilow and an avacado get together for a game of checkers. Avacado wins best out of seven." With their whacky sense of humor, their eclectic sound, and gift for musicality, how can you resist checking out the extraordinary concoction that is Russian Spy Camera. You Are a Vulture is one of the most innovative sets of sound waves to hit my ears in a long time. All of the songs on this album have catchy yet clever song lyrics and the tapestry of sound woven by Ryan White and Andy Turner keeps you on your feet and in a pleasant mood.

Russian Spy Camera is an Athens-based band and their next show is at the Flicker Theater on September 28th, where they are playing with Annabella. Prepare to be bewitched by Russian Spy Camera's wily ways.