MT ST HELENS VIETNAM BAND
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Product Description Co-produced by Scott Colburn (Arcade Fire, Animal Collective), M.S.H.V.B. are a new Seattle act on Dead Oceans. desertcart.com Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band (MSHVB) is a troupe of lively young spirits, and the breathtaking pace of their 11-song debut never falters. Tracks like “Cheer for Fate” and “Masquerade” whirl swinging bass lines, wailing guitar, and twitchy percussion. Lead singer Benjamin Verdoes is a sharp and deliberate lyricist, particularly on the whimsically imagistic “Going On a Hunt” (“I’m going to spear the mighty giant squid / I’ll steal its ink / To write you letters”) and the Coleridge-referencing “Albatross, Albatross, Albatross,” an epic storm of a song that opens with thudding synthesizer as Verdoes snaps, “Who’s that fool around your neck?” Verdoes's wife, keyboardist Traci Eggleston, complements his throaty, intent, and emotive voice with sweet harmonies. (His brother, MSHVB drummer Marshall Verdoes, was all of 13 years old when this album was recorded.) The standout "En Fuego," a perfectly devilish song at once trembling and audacious, finds Verdoes confessing, “Just want to send those shivers back down your spine.” It’s a daunting yet fitting metaphor for the music on this album – so bold and vital, it positively glitters. --Erin K. Thompson Review: Awesome! - Love this band. Saw them at the Aardvark before it closed. Review: great record - wow so good! i had only heard of these guys from [...] and was blown away by the 4 tracks there. The rest of the album fits so great!
| ASIN | B001PSQGN6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #735,089 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #16,092 in Indie Rock #62,351 in Alternative Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #278,441 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6) |
| Date First Available | January 25, 2009 |
| Label | Dead Oceans |
| Language | Italian |
| Manufacturer | Dead Oceans |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2009 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.63 x 6.14 x 0.31 inches; 2.33 ounces |
P**H
Awesome!
Love this band. Saw them at the Aardvark before it closed.
M**Y
great record
wow so good! i had only heard of these guys from [...] and was blown away by the 4 tracks there. The rest of the album fits so great!
A**R
Five Stars
Great Album from a Great band, excited to have this in my collection
C**8
Breathing new life into tired old Rock
This band takes Rock to a uniquely new place. Blending guitar styles more reminiscent of the 1970's with rhythms, lyrics, and vocals more akin to Alternative and Indie rock, Mt St Helens Vietnam Band has taken a tired, worn out genre and has breathed new life into it. My pathetic attempt to compare them to other genres really underscores how truly unique this band is. Their songs are heart, soul and cajones wrapped in one. This band is good from the ground up. The rhythm section is second to none, and the guitarists show an amazing amount of collaboration on par with the Allman Brothers.
S**T
A must listen!
A must have for anyone who likes Modest Mouse, The Shins, Cake, and White Stripes. There's even a bit of a Brittish sound in there. That being said this band has much originality. This album has a nice blend of 60's, 70's and present day rockin' goodness. It almost feels like it's going to bust into some old school metal with the lead style guitar, but pushes it into a pop/punk infusion. Give it an ear! very good candy!
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