Kowalski - Asleep

Track 1 on Take Care, Take Flight debut album by Northern Irish band Kowalski. -- Get WAV files, ask me any questions, scans or join our discord TDCC server by texting me on Discord - sskrd7 -- ASLEEP Asleep under the snow Dream a way of following A place we can unfold and i'm sold we're on our way Heather has a breeze Tides are shimmering Reflecting all the heat that's arrived for the day You could coast away and you'll be fine All of what i know Falling backwards To a honeycomb far away beneath the sea You were less untold Falling backwards Is all i'll ever know so lets split towards the sea You could coast away and you'll be fine All the nights seem over run Fall a little far Far away from home All the bloodshed tears and smiles I won't see the world a little far from So leave that world behind... -- All songs written and recorded by Kowalski Kowalski are Louis Price, Paddy Conn, Tom O'Hara and Paddy Baird Stink of Change, Japanese Waterfall, Phil Cansus and Seesaw written by Louis Price, Tom O'Hara, Paddy Baird and Daniel Brown. All tracks mixed by Ryan Mitchell. Except Stink of Change recorded and mixed by Ian Davenport @ Courtyard. Mastering by James Thompson. Additional mastering by Ryan Mitchell. Additional backing vocals by Claire Mullan. Kowalski would like to thank: Fumi @ Rallye Label, Aya from Eejit Records, Ryan Mitchell, James Thompson, William and Les @ Ems Audio, Jim Jam, Hannah and Gregg @ babysweetsessions.co.uk, Helene Peruzzaro, Guy Hulse, All of our friends and family, everyone who has bought this CD – thank you so much. Cover illustrations by makoto ueda http://www.silentphase.com/ Design by Mark http://www.mark-design.jp/ Rallye Label / Rallye Co.,Ltd http://www.rallye-label.com/ RYECD 082 / (P)&(C) Kowalski under license to Rallye Co.,Ltd all rights of the manufacturer and of the producer of the recorded work reserved. unauthorised public performance, broadcasting, copying and rental of this record prohibited. No copyright infrigement intended. -- The late 2000s marked a time of tectonic shifts in the music industry. Traditional formats were crumbling, giving way to a new paradigm where indie pop burst from cramped clubs to become a global phenomenon. In this turning point, a new hope emerged from Ireland: Kowalski. The "rise of indie" was no mere journalistic phrase. With the internet destroying old barriers, bands like Death Cab for Cutie reached the mainstream, Animal Collective stormed the Billboard charts, and Phoenix took home a Grammy. Yet, in this boundless ocean of music, it was easy to get lost. Being an indie band meant bearing the heavy burden of choosing one’s own path. Kowalski’s story is a cinematic tale of friendship. Starting in 2004, Louis Price and Tom O’Hara initially intended to play heavy metal in a garage. Over time, they found their true calling in indie music, joined by guitarist Danny Brown and drummer Paddy Baird. After Paddy Conn replaced Baird, the band’s definitive sonic foundation began to form. Their song "Asleep" captured the uncertainty of that era—a moment when the band didn't know what the future held. While influenced by the British post-punk revival and local heroes like Snow Patrol, the true revelation for Kowalski was the North American scene. The multi-layered harmonies and grand percussion of Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene changed their approach forever. Although Northern Irish by birth, they are stylistically children of that vibrant North American energy. This wealth of influence shines through their EP. "Get Back" carries the marching energy of Arcade Fire, "I.D.O." reflects the electronic romanticism of The Postal Service, and "Letters from the Height of Summer" enchants with crystal-clear guitar pop. For Kowalski, "indie" is a conscious position of independence. They once flirted with major labels but realized their strength lay in their own sound. This reaches its peak in "Take Care, Take Flight"—a compact epic about self-belief and the passage of time. In an era where many hide behind abstract imagery, Kowalski chooses honesty. Their music isn't a pose; it’s a pulsating emotion rooted in daily life. Sincerity never goes out of style. June 2010, Asami Yajima (rockin'on)

Added 22 Jul 2026