“Contrary to popular belief, creative music isn’t completely dead. It just tends to occasionally bubble up to the surface…as always. As if you couldn’t tell by the title, the overall sound and idea here is not to produce a hit single (haw haw)….Even though this music might best be described as progressive rock, there’s are strange subtle moods that weave in and out of the tracks that may give some folks a slight uneasy feeling. Jason’s got a really cool voice that tends to merge with the instruments rather than drown them out. Tons of cool guitar sounds…. Clocking in at just under thirty-three minutes, this self-titled album sets the stage for what is bound to be an interesting and intriguing career” – babysue, Nov 2018
What is Citizen Vs. Narwhal? Citizen vs. Narwhal is a rock band from Portland, Oregon.
Who is in the band? guitarist / vocalist / bassist / producer Jason Baker and a rotating cast of characters.
Who do they sound like? Some influences include Pink Floyd, Tame Impala, Nirvana and Spinal Tap.
But do they really sound like Pink Floyd? The elephant in the closet is of course Pink Floyd, an influence Baker could hardly escape even if he wanted to, having spent the last 10 years as lead guitarist for the Portland based Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing. The relationship of Pink Floyd to this band is subtle – don’t expect soaring Gilmour guitar solos or choirs of schoolchildren – but it’s definitely there.
What is the history of the band? Citizen Vs. Narwhal was formed by Portland musician Jason Baker as a studio project in 2017 as a follow up to his work with the now defunct, progressive-leaning Portland rock band Oxcart – and as guitarist / vocalist with the Pink Floyd tribute Pigs on the Wing since 2006. The first album, Citizen Vs Narwhal, was released in 2018 and featured Alex Feletar on drums and a guest appearance by Pigs on the Wing keyboardist Matt Jones. The second album, an EP entitled End of An Era, features a larger rotating cast of musicians – find out where to pick up a copy of the album HERE
Why Citizen Vs. Narwhal? Nothing more shall be spoken on this, ever.
Does the band play live? Not often.
How does one procure a copy of the band’s albums? Citizen Vs. Narwhal’s albums and singles are distributed worldwide digitally on all major music platforms including Apple Music / I-tunes, Amazon Music and many more. Currently, Citizen Vs. Narwhal ( debut album) is also distributed as a physical CD through Amazon and other retail partners.
You can purchase both of Citizen vs Narwhal’s albums digitally or in limited edition physical CD format direct from the artist via the Citizen vs Narwhal Bandcamp site.