Nap Eyes @ Casa del Popolo

Presented by Blue Skies Turn Black

East-coast band Nap Eyes finished off their off their North American tour for their second full length album, Thought Rock Fish Scale, on Friday, April 8th at Casa del Popolo.

For those of you who haven't heard Nap Eyes before, they're officially defined as alternative folk. Lead singer Nigel Chapman's lyrics are deeply insightful, and his dead pan couldn't-be-less-interested vocal style contrasts perfectly with the feel-good melodies produced by the rest of the band that includes Josh Salter (bass), Seamus Dalton (drums), and Brad Loughead (lead guitar). 
    
Thought Rock Fish Scale was recorded live over a four day period while the band was staying at an east-coast beach house. The influence of this environment clearly comes out when listening to the album. With a truly laid back sound, it's the perfect music to play softly in the background while you stare out the window contemplating life's big questions. 

Nap Eyes' set at Casa was just over 40 minutes. Kicking it off with "Mixer", the band kept the mood light throughout the show chatting about Montreal and how excited they were to get some much needed sleep now that they were almost home. They played a good mix of songs from their current album and their debut, Whine of the Mystic, which was re-released just under a year ago. The set ended with a 9 minute extended version of "No Fear of Hellfire". 

These guys really are a great Canadian band; be sure to keep an eye out for them in the future.