The Dialtones
About The Dialtones from Christchurch
The Dialtones formed in late 1996 from remnants of other good Christchurch bands. (The Suspenders, Golfcourse Alligators, Pumpkinhead, SNORT, Bella Figura, NRJS, Triumvirate, Smith the Alien,) Built-on an alluring formula of classic alternative pop/rock n' roll in the manner of (Yo La Tengo, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Bats and Chug) while still maintaining an air of originality and a tightness that has seen them through many years of viewer & listener-satisfying gigs. All of this is also recognisable in the Dialtones debut album, 2004's "Better Late", capturing the live presence and musical prowess of the band through approachable pop songs with a rock sensibility. "Their songs are based around the song-writing skills of singer/guitarist Fleur de Lis and range from the sprightly pop/rock of their ode to their hometown, City Change, to the country-tinged jangle of Best Part, and on to the tougher rock riffs of Heart Song and More Joy. De Lis's sweet but fragile voice is an integral part of the Dialtones sound and her lyrics conjure up images of insular rooms with large sunny windows and the humdrum world outside inhabited by familiar but unknown faces. The other standout feature of Better Late is that it's chock-full of electric guitars. You can almost feel the warmth rising from the amps as chiming rhythm and lead guitars play tag with each other on the Marquee Moon'esq Future Unseen, or during the Crazy Horse fuzz on Cocoon. It's back to basics stuff, but also bold and beautiful." Matt Davey. CHCH Press 1/1/05
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