I'm probably really behind the times with The Silent League But they have just released a new album "Of Stars And Other Somebodies". Great sound with amazing strings and VU style vocals but what would you expect from ex Mercury Rev keyboardist Justin Russo. The Silent League - Let It Roll The Silent League - Kings & Queens The Silent League - Victim of Aeroplanes
I would imagine that hanging around Mercury Rev would do extreme justice in molding a musical intellect. Keyboardist Justin Russo was fortunately given that opportunity for quite some time. Possessing one of the largest cult followings of the 90s, Mercury Rev was the epitome of a band who dared to exceed all dull commercialized limits. Whether they presented experimental songs of atmospheric beauty or vaguely catchy melodies reminiscent of the psychedelic shape-shifters of the past, they are a band that carries a definitive legacy. It should comes an no surprise that several of the band's members also tout successful [...]
DOWNLOAD: The Silent League - Breathe (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Loney, Dear - I am John (MP3) David Cross @ Union Hall, Brooklyn, NYC - June 10, 2007 ( CRED ) a review by Nick Greto The evening started rather lonesome, as my friends eluded me. I called just about everyone I knew, but no one had the time. Regardless, I made my way to Union Hall alone and arrived just [...]
For some reason The Silent League disappeared after the release of their debut album, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused , despite tons of amazing press reviews and chance to tour with bands like Interpol, Sufjan Stevens, Bloc Party, and more. It was strange and it was sad, but most of the members found places with other bands, touring or recording, to fill up their free time while they decided what they wanted to do. Now the time has come, the band has released their second LP, Of Stars and Other Somebodies , and it appears the [...]
The response to last week's Big Bloc 1 posting of selected mp3s from SXSW 2006 was vast, although largely invisible but to the practiced eye. Here's a list I put together of three dozen songs I like from SXSW 2005 . Again, if you find yourself wanting more, click on the two SXSW's above. As I did for Big Bloc 1, I am retaining original spelling, deleting "mp3" so as to make it easier to browse the list, and [...]
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