Mansions

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Dig Up The Dead (2011)
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Took me awhile to find this so I decided to document it on the blog. I've been hearing some buzz about this band and have listened to a couple songs but need to give it a good run through before I form an opinion. But what I do know is that Mansions is the project of a Kentucky man named Christopher Browder. He writes all the music himself which is pretty cool. For fans of Weatherbox or Brand New.

Wot Gorilla?

Wot Gorilla? EP (2009)

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New Arrival EP (2010)
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From the band's Bandcamp page, "Wot Gorilla? are a four piece band from Halifax brandishing freshly stitched math rock with pleasing soft breakdowns intertwined."   
They're have some really impressive songs I'd recommend checking it out, and hey, free download.

Within the Ruins

Creature (2009)
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 Invade (2010)
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This blog needs more core, so I present Within the Ruins.

Audience of One

I Remember When This All Meant Something (1999)
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 4 Song Demo
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Audience of One, Anthony Green's high school band! Talented as always, listen to "Show Your Teeth" and "This Night Has Opened My Eyes."

Anthony Green - Beautiful Things

Beautiful Things (2012)
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Bonus Tracks 

A leak of the highly anticipated sophomore solo album by Anthony Green. After one listen through I can tell that this album is going to receive high reviews. Anthony brings in a lot more experimentation into this album, keeping it interesting the whole way through. He is as honest and real as he has ever been and it looks like Anthony's head has actually been set straight. I love the opening track, "If I Don't Sing."

If you are new to Anthony Green and this is the first you've heard of his material then I would highly recommend his first solo album Avalon as well.

At the Drive-In

Acrobatic Tenement (1996)
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 In/Casino/Out (1998)
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 Vaya EP (1999)
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 Relationship of Command (2000)
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The band that has inspired countless talented artists of the 21st century is now BACK after an 11 year hiatus. At the Drive-In has announced their return and have announced two shows that they will be playing in the Spring. Sounds highly likely that the band will also write some new material, but nothing is official yet. The band tweeted that, "This Station Is Now Operational", so keep up with the band's news if you're a fan of this band! In celebration, here are the band's albums and the Vaya EP.

Check out the band's website here: http://atdimusic.com/

God Is an Astronaut

The End of the Beginning (2003)
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 All Is Violent, All Is Bright (2005)
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Far From Refuge (2007)
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 Self-Titled (2008)
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Age of the Fifth Sun (2010)
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 God Is an Astronaut is a four piece band from Ireland. They play instrumental post rock with a very spacy and almost haunting feel to it. The band looked to join a record label, but decided to create their own label after being asked to add a vocalist by each major label they applied for. The band has a lot of music and is currently on tour in Europe.
 

Cursive

The Ugly Organ (2003)
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This album takes me back to middle school, I just gave it a full listen and was reminded of just how awesome it is. Great indie rock post hardcore band from Nebraska. Beautifully heavy melodies, wildly unique vocals, and the additional use of instruments such as organs, violins, and cello.

The Speed of Sound In Seawater

Blue Version (2009)
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Red Version (2010)
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Underwater Tell Each Other Secrets (2011)
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This band is great and they need to get discovered and get the recognition they deserve. I would highly suggest checking out the Red and Blue Version's to start. Blue Version is my favorite, incredible mathy guitar work under the lead singers unique voice and singing style. Check them out!

Brontide

Sans Souci (2011)
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Three piece British Instrumental Post/Math Rock band releases their critically acclaimed debut album.

“In it’s willingness to experiment, Sans Souci successfully earns every minute of its run time” - Rocksound

The American Dollar

Winter 2010 Compilation (2010)
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 Beautifully orchestrated New York band, The American Dollar will not let you down. The band plays an ambient post-rock style of music that sounds like a blend of Radiohead and Sigur Ros. The Winter 2010 Compilation is being given away for free on the bands Bandcamp page. It takes a select few of their songs off of each of their previous albums and puts them together on one cd. I'm really enjoying what I hear so far and may have to look into getting the rest of the albums in full.