Memphis
I Dreamed We Fell Apart
(Paper Bag)
You would think that Stars frontman Torquil Campbell would be satisfied that his band pretty much owns the lush-pop throne in this country. But no. He has to dive into Euro-dance-pop with Memphis, a band he formed in 2002 with multi-instrumentalist Chris Dumont. Think Pet Shop Boys on tranquilizers mixed with Campbell’s love of a hushed, pretty melody. “Hey Mister Are You Awake?” and “East Van” might meander, but the rest of this sleepy good time will unfold itself to those with patience.
—Dave Hayden
This article appears in Dec 6-12, 2007.