Releases
Principle of Loving
released September 20, 2019 by Self Group
Produced by Sebastian Rogers
Engineered by Ian Watts
Mixed by Tony Lash
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
Recorded at Dead Aunt Thelma's Studio in Portland, OR
Strings by Skip VonKuske
Guitar by Ian Watts
Cover photo by Christal Angelique
Say It
released April 6, 2018 with Friendship Fever
Written and Performed by Sama Dams
Produced by Sebastian Rogers
Engineered by Ian Watts
Mixed by Tony Lash
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
Recorded at the Hallowed Halls and the Magic Closet in Portland, OR
Press:
“’Say It’ is an endlessly fascinating sonic concoction, and a confident step forward for Sama Dams.”
—PORTLAND MERCURY
“The first word we uttered when hearing this song was ‘sensational’”
—THE REVUE
“We find comfort in reflective tones and the band’s relentless work ethic.”
—ALL THINGS GO
Mounted on the Wall / We Never Met
released February 13, 2017
Produced by Sebastian Rogers
Engineered by Ian Watts
Mixed by Tony Lash
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
Recorded at the Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregon in the Fall of 2015
Artwork by Holland Andrews
Comfort in Doubt
released April 15, 2016
Produced by Sebastian Rogers
Engineered by Ian Watts
Mixed and Mastered by Tony Lash
Recorded at the Magic Closet in Portland in Feb 2014
*Except Tiger, which was recorded live across the street at the Piano Fort on 6/14/13
All songs written and performed by Sama Dams
Saxophone on Dirty Work performed by Andy Rayborn
Kickstarter Executive Producers: Greg & Susan Adams, Joey Beardsley, Brenda Goodell, Adam Harney, Sarah Lightbown, Reggie Mace, Rachel Ogburn, Brett Peterson, Joy Peterson, Drew Puckett, and Joe Turbessi.
Press:
"A rich experimentation with RnB"
IMPOSE MAGAZINE
"This is true music-lovers’ music: a multi-faceted, highly textured, and intricate sound."
TENDER LOVING EMPIRE
"Comfort in Doubt is the rare release that is both inviting and aggressively challenging. Sama Dams will soon need no introduction."
WILLAMETTE WEEK
"Comfort in Doubt exhibits a marked evolution from the band's math-y origins, infusing polyrhythmic grooves beneath Sam Adams' fragile, soaring croon."
PORTLAND MERCURY
No Vengeance
released March 26, 2013
written and arranged by Sama Dams
produced by Sebastian Rogers for PV:PDX
mixed by Tony Lash
engineered by Ian Watts, assisted by Blake Jefferson
recorded on February 10th & 11th, 2013
at the Magic Closet in Portland, OR
inside photos by Todd Walberg
Press:
… a multi-faceted, highly textured, and intricate sound, reminiscent of Radiohead and Dirty Projectors. The addition of Lisa Adams (keys, vocals) and Chris Hermsen (drums), combined with Sam's cathartic vocals—which range from slight whispers to skewed, surprising tonal yelps—never cease to bring the audience to a moment of awe and appreciation of their experimental, ghostly compositions."
PORTLAND MERCURY