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November 14, 2007
Contest: Win Annuals/Manchester Orchestra Split 7"
Maybe its just me, but it seems a sort of marching band ethos seems to be all the rage of late. From mathematical stained rockers Caribou and Battles to more run of the mill White Rabbits, drum skins have had better days. Now North Carolina's Annuals are getting in on the act with this new track from the digital-only Frelen Mas EP.
Dipping in either the Swahili or gibberish inkwell, the lyrical criticism depends on the standard one holds words and expressive verbiage too. Until I hear otherwise, OCD cursed organizing types should file this one alongside the hopelandic dedicated section of made up languages.
Starting off slow and building the driving push forward "Nah Keseyi" ends up fully symphonic, much in the same way the best Be He Me tracks did. Unfortunately the road taken on this trip ends short and without fully indulging the best aspects of Annuals' whimsical fun. By the end of the ride you might end up wondering if it was worth it. Unlike what you'll feel at the end of their show at the Hi-Dive next Monday - which is totally worth both your while and $10.
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CONTEST
Next week the band swings through Merry Swankster's Rocky Mountain coverage area along with Atlanta's Manchester Orchestra. Both bands have teamed up to cover each other for a tour-only split 7 inch. We're thrilled to be giving away a copy in celebration of the Denver stopover at Hi-Dive on November 19th.
All you have to do is send an email here and guess what number I'm thinking of between 1 - 10. Closest to the prize gets the goods and possibly some other fun stuff if you can tell us a good joke when entering. No rules against going blue.
Manchester Orchestra - "Brother" (Annuals cover)
Annuals - "Where Have You Been" (Manchester Orchestra cover)
Posted by Merry Swankster at November 14, 2007 12:00 PM
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