Maps & Atlases, a group that I had not heard of before seeing them open for Frightened Rabbit in June, has just recently released their third album, entitled Perch Patchwork, that I can easily add to my list of absolute favorites of the year. It's so truly incredible from start to finish that I feel uneasy when listening to songs like "Pidgeon", "Living Decorations", and "Carrying The Wet Wood", simply because they are quite literally too much for me to handle. They have the homegrown, middle-of-the-woods feel that I would liken to Bon Iver or some of Iron & Wine's more upbeat tracks; the lead singer's throaty yet completely enticing voice combined with the playful guitar riffs, unique time signatures, and creative effects and accompaniment sets this band forth as one of the most innovative and promising groups I have come across in a while. Listen to my favorite track, "Solid Ground", here.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
In Case You Need Some Direction...
Maps & Atlases, a group that I had not heard of before seeing them open for Frightened Rabbit in June, has just recently released their third album, entitled Perch Patchwork, that I can easily add to my list of absolute favorites of the year. It's so truly incredible from start to finish that I feel uneasy when listening to songs like "Pidgeon", "Living Decorations", and "Carrying The Wet Wood", simply because they are quite literally too much for me to handle. They have the homegrown, middle-of-the-woods feel that I would liken to Bon Iver or some of Iron & Wine's more upbeat tracks; the lead singer's throaty yet completely enticing voice combined with the playful guitar riffs, unique time signatures, and creative effects and accompaniment sets this band forth as one of the most innovative and promising groups I have come across in a while. Listen to my favorite track, "Solid Ground", here.
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