The Standard

The fifth album from The Standard is entitled Swimmer. It was recorded in Portland, OR by Rob Oberdorfer. It was mixed and mastered by Tony Lash (Heatmiser, Elliott Smith, Tahiti 80, Poison Idea).

Swimmer represents the collaborative song writing of Jay Clarke (keys), Rob Oberdorfer (bass), Robby Duncan (drums), and Tim Putnam (guitar, vocals) who have together created a distinctive sound over the last 10 years.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRESS - “…consistently brilliant…The Standard pays close attention to detail without losing sight of the song; it recognizes the power of restraint and casts anthem rock in a counterintuitive yet winning posture of supplication.” – Paste ---------------------------------------------------------“This is sweet nectar for any headphone-music lover. It is a prayerbook for those who worship at the altar of durable, cerebral indie rock. It is utterly convincing and will have you trying to vehemently convince others around you that this group of uber-unknowns needs more lovin’…” – Filter ----------------------------------------------------------------------“Vocals drip tension as a guitar pulses ominously and melodies float mysteriously in the background. The parts fit together in slightly odd, pleasing ways. Brilliant.” – Harp



CD AND DIGITAL PREORDERS FROM PARTISAN RECORDS: THE STANDARD "SWIMMER"