Grand Lake - Slow Education (Silver Jews Cover) from Army of Middle on Vimeo.
while many musicians are turning to over-produced, synth-heavy tunes to achieve (what is often the illusion of) musical greatness, Oakland's Grand Lake have set themselves apart from the flock by pedalling backwards into Pixies-meets-Misfits territory on their latest EP, Louise.
they combine their signature distorted guitars with Caleb Nichols' ever-evolving vocals on two new songs (which are actually samplings of their first full length album, due out next Spring) and two covers (Port O Brien's "Pigeonhold" and Silver Jews' "Slow Education".) you can really hear early Radiohead influences on the original tracks, and it is nothing short of musical bliss.
preorder the EP for six dollars (including shipping!) on the band's MYSPACE
and definitely check em out if you're in the area
12/07 @ the Knockout
12/18 @ the Uptown in Oakland w/ Pancho San, Sparrow's Gate and Man/Miracle
I'd post an mp3, but I'd rather you guys bought the EP, or better yet, show your support at a show. the boys have got to eat. in any case, you can stream the new songs on the band's MYSPACE, I'd recommend the title song, "Louise" and the Silver Jews cover posted above.
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