The Oregon Donor Press!

Check out these write-ups for The Oregon Donor's new release "A Pageant's End" out now:

"The Oregon Donor is one that recalls several of the area's established favorites - say, an earlier-era Minus the Bear or a less thrashy Thermals. Tracks like "Morse Code" and "Hostages" highlight The Oregon Donor's friskier side, with picked up, jittery tempos and echoing layers of vocal harmonies - which happen to be the band's sound at its best." - Seattle Weekly

"The Oregon Donor's new record, A Pageant's End, starts with "Pageant," which spends the first minute or two tricking you into thinking it's a pretty ballad. But don't be fooled; the song evolves into a swirling and fun flurry of piano, fuzzy guitars, and harmonies. The following track, "Hostages," does the opposite—spending the first couple minutes paying homage to Built to Spill's infamous, frenzied jam sessions before chilling out into a romantic pop song. But just as most romances do, it gets sour at the end. In fact, that seems to be the Oregon Donor's MO—lure in the listener with sonic sweetness, and once the victim's in their sights, blast them back against the wall with an epic, distorted freak-out. Well played, Oregon Donor." - The Stranger

"The Oregon Donor’s literate, memorable songs, range from sweet indie pop to nearly raucous pop punk, gradually growing edgier as the band matures. Employing instruments as diverse as flute and drum machine, they create precious and catchy yet melancholic pop tunes." - GoSkagit.com

The band's playing two release shows this upcoming week -

Tuesday, 10/13 - Department of Safety, Anacortes WA w/ WHY?, Mt. Eerie, No Age
Wednesday, 10/14 - Sunset Tavern, Seattle WA w/ The Femurs (NadaMucho Presents)