"The Botticellis is a California-based quintet whose music recalls 1960s pop but is flavored and threaded with twenty-first century sounds and ideas. At times the band's smart, intricate pop sounds like a modern progressive take on the music of The Smiths. Songs are the heart of Old Home Movies...and songs are what make this album such an appealing spin. The overall sound of this album is out-of-synch with most of the popular bands we have heard of late. Instead of jumping on the latest bandwagon... these folks seem to be just normal musicians driven by a sincere, innate desire to create and record. As such, the ten tracks on this album are pure and refreshing. The vocals are smooth and natural, never forced. And the arrangements are a perfect fit for the songs. Our favorite tunes include "Old Home Movies," "When I Call" (a particularly beautiful track, our favorite...), "New Room," and "Table By The Window." Very nice stuff... (Rating: 5+)"
