Friday, February 6, 2009

Mono, The Appleseed Cast

Big day big day! Two huge albums were just leaked in the strange world of post-rock! I have yet to listen to them but I'll be doing so all weekend. Some bios:

MONO are a post-rock group from Tokyo, Japan. The songs, all of which are instrumental, are usually focused on layered guitar melodies. Strings and pianos are also prominently featured in some songs. MONO are known for their powerful live shows and their complex guitar work.

The Appleseed Cast is an indie post-rock band based in Lawrence, Kansas, currently comprised of singer/guitarist Christopher Crisci, guitarist aaron pillar, bassist Marc Young and drummer Aaron Coker. The band’s predominately guitar-based music has gradually evolved in a relatively short space of time (arguably due to a combination of line-up changes and natural musical progression) from intense, heavy emo indebted to such acts as Mineral and Sunny Day Real Estate to a unique “post-rock” sound hinging on inventive, intricate drumming, subtle guitar arpeggios and impassioned vocals.

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Cheers and enjoy the weekend!

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  2. mono, what a great download
    thanks :)
    (the above was me too...but i didn't know i was signed in on a friend's acct)

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