"Rocketship's debut album, A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, sits at the crossroads of indie pop, marking a transition from raucous exuberance to a more tender, literary form."
"The organ is the defining sound of early Rocketship, effectively becoming their distortion and noise machine, smeared everywhere on their debut 7"."
"Reske's influences included the chirping keyboards of Martin Duffy-era Felt and Stereolab's ability to blend '90s cool with '60s kitsch."
"The title track of their charming 7", Hey Hey Girl, epitomizes their style with choppy, catchy treble guitar riffs and fuzzy organ melodies."
Rocketship's 1996 debut album, A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, represents a significant shift in indie pop, moving from loud, distorted sounds to a more delicate, literary approach. The album has been reissued for its 30th anniversary with a remaster that enhances its sound. Founder David Reske, influenced by various musical styles, utilized an old Hammond M2 organ to create a unique sound. The album's opener, 'I Love You Like the Way that I Used to Do,' remains a timeless highlight.
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