Beautiful Leopard. How Long Will It Take? CD.

Considering that Beautiful Leopard's debut album was supposed to be released earlier this year, the title "How Long Will It Take?" is fitting. After a release on Germany's great Strange Ways label, several European tours, and a split 7" with Das Weeth Experience, Beautiful Leopard are set to release their excellent and melodic pop-rock in North America via Artoffact Records.

Beautiful Leopard lands somewhere in the realm of traditional post rock and slow country, a place which reminds us of Mercury Rev, Guided By Voices, even at times of Johnny Cash singing for Do Make Say Think. There's a bit of Pavement in there, a bit of Stars, too. Psychedelic organ contrasts with a lonely, melancholic voice, only to be patiently put to bed with a crying guitar. Guest appearances of cello, trombone and accordion contribute to a fully rounded album that never disappoints.