Names of Stars' 2010 self-produced eponymous debut made an immediate impact in the blogosphere and beyond, drawing praise and comparisons to Phoenix. It is a startlingly eclectic output, particularly for a debut record, receiving support from both alternative rock radio as well as progressive tastemaking stations like Los Angeles's cutting-edge KCRW. Despite its eclecticism, a strong emotional point of view pervades all the tracks, and the resulting dramatic ethos it brings to the indie rock genre may ultimately be its most noteworthy quality. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.