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Since I caught their impressive live act here on the Florida gulf coast last year, Manchester Orchestra, who is neither from Manchester nor very orchestral for that matter, has blossomed into one of indie rock's most buzzworthy bands. They've garnered quite a following, catering to growing crowds on the festival circuit and winning over new fans while touring in support of Brand New. The budding Atlanta quintet's average age is only 19, and besides their energetic live-shows, you'd never know it based on their music. The band is fronted by singer/guitarist Andy Hull, a songwriter mature beyond his years. Hull's lyrics are full of the insight and depth reserved for only the most experienced musicians. "Now That You're Home" is built on delicate finger-picked verses that shift tempo into high energy choruses, later breaking into a loud yet melodic bridge. Hull has an assured voice, utilizing clever word-plays and metaphors along with descriptive, detail-oriented lyrics. At the end of the album, on "Colly Strings," Hull's hushed voice intimately overlaps low sustained keyboard, singing "Take a leaf of paper and draw your mind/ Your bourbon brown that can burn my eyes/ I lost your presence underneath the bridge." It's quite apparent that Manchester Orchestra is anything but cookie-cutter indie-rock, with Hull's poetic words providing the build up for songs that explode into soaring walls of sound. With all the shows they've been playing, they're only getting better at their craft, and they've gained enough recognition to book a slot on the Late Show with the painfully unfunny David Letterman on September 6th as well as a spot on an upcoming Kings of Leon tour. Let's hope that this promising young band can weather all this attention without having to compromise their art. -- Capt. Obvious
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MP3: Manchester Orchestra - Colly Strings
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