You Should Know
I usually like bands you can use the word "angular" to describe, and Chicago's Maps & Atlases fits the bill. The band formed in 2004 and they combine mathy instrumentation with melodic vocals. While the band's new EP You And Me And The Mountain may not sound as American Football-ish as their 2006 EP Trees, Swallows, Houses, the band still displays an undeniable flair for technicality while weaving accessible songs. While the guitar work is top-notch on the EP, the percussion, which includes the use of xylophone and glockenspiel, is a manic mish-mash of sounds that's equally as impressive. The mini album's production also utilizes some clever layering by interweaving poppy harmonies with the band's tight playing. This release, which better capitalizes on the band's strengths than their first EP, easily puts them on the map as a band to watch and it should create some real buzz for a debut full-length. If you're like me and you weren't nuts about the last Minus The Bear album, You And Me And The Mountain should put a smile on your face. -- Capt. Obvious
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MP3: Maps & Atlases - You And Me And The Mountain
MP3: Maps & Atlases - Every Place Is A House (from Trees, Swallows, Houses)
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7.12.2008
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a few months ago i saw them at this loft in brooklyn and then at the downstairs stage at the knitting factory a couple days later. they are even better live. so on point it's amazing.
I had never heard of this band before reading this blog post.At first listen, you might think that too much is going on in both "You and me and the mountain" and "Every place is a house". But after a few seconds, it's an enjoyable listen.
Thanks for posting about this band! :)
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