Hunter eyes
I'm lost and hardly noticed, slight goodbye
I want to rip your lips off in my mouth
And even in my greatest moment doubt
The line between...
Simple Math is a perfect interpretation of an imperfect man's life, and hopefully just another chapter in the larger story Manchester orchestra have yet to reveal. [Jun 2011, p.105]
They seem satisfied enough with their place as one of the underappreciated underdogs of the American alt rock scene, and it's hard not to get a kick out of hearing such an independent spirit raging through this album, even if commercially, Simple Math doesn't quite add up.
His belief in his own profundity is kind of endearing as Manchester Orchestra's driving force. It's hard to imagine something like the title track, which uses infidelity as a jumping-off point to question the entire basis of human existence, even standing a chance without it.
This and Goblin by TTC are the best indie releases of the year, amazing album, amazing wordplay, amazing instrumentals, nothing wrong withThis and Goblin by TTC are the best indie releases of the year, amazing album, amazing wordplay, amazing instrumentals, nothing wrong with this album, perfect.…Expand
They never disappoint , the end of a song only means another great one is coming . A absolutely great album. Andy hulls voice is somethingThey never disappoint , the end of a song only means another great one is coming . A absolutely great album. Andy hulls voice is something everybody should hear…Expand
Don't go in expecting something musically that you've never heard before, but go in expecting to hear the shockingly honest lyrics that AndyDon't go in expecting something musically that you've never heard before, but go in expecting to hear the shockingly honest lyrics that Andy Hull has become known for.…Expand
The few reviews I've read of "Simple Math" seem to focus on the progression of the band through its first three albums. While I have listenedThe few reviews I've read of "Simple Math" seem to focus on the progression of the band through its first three albums. While I have listened to "I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child" and "Mean Everything to Nothing," neither have stuck with me like this one. It reminds me of several of my favorite bands while sounding distinctly original at the same time. I have listened to the streamed album over the last week and am glad it's now released in full downloadable form.
It's fun to compare new music to bands we love, but maybe not completely fair. Anyway, here I go. The most notable tracks for me leave me with a desire to pull out The Format (Deer), Death Cab (Simple Math), Brand New (Virgin), and Wilco (Pale Black Eye). But, instead, I just replay "Simple Math" again. April Fool is perhaps the catchiest song I've found in 2011, perfectly flawed and relistenable. It's both haunting and fun, and is sure to put Manchester Orchestra on the map of those who write about music. Just not yet on the charts, leaving me wondering if they'll try too hard to sell records on #4. I hope not. I'm enjoying this too much.…Expand
Before I listened to the new MO Cd I had listened to the new Sam Roberts Record which was a huge disappointment. Not expecting much fromBefore I listened to the new MO Cd I had listened to the new Sam Roberts Record which was a huge disappointment. Not expecting much from Manchester Orchestra either, I pressed play and I was automatically connected. Instantly catchy, but with amazing depth, Andy Hull hit it perfect with this album. A mix of prog and indie, it was amazing. From the strings section in the title track to the children's choir in 'Virgin,' this is an inspired album. In the first couple of seconds of Deer, I already knew this would be one of my favorite records of the year. With a lot of great bands coming out with music in May, go with Manchester Orchestra's. The only downer about this one is that it ended.…Expand
Keeping in stride with their previous works, Manchester Orchestra works the same feeling into Simple Math. It has that low centre of gravity,Keeping in stride with their previous works, Manchester Orchestra works the same feeling into Simple Math. It has that low centre of gravity, powerful feeling that drives through you from start to finish. I immediately fell in love with the title track when they had previewed it and other highlights on the album for me are Pensacola and Virgin, all three songs have such a unique feel, which also blends easily with the other tracks. It's quickly becoming a favourite in my collection.…Expand
The complex sound of this piece of the work of Manchester Orchestra, proved the development of ideas and senses that can by expressed throughThe complex sound of this piece of the work of Manchester Orchestra, proved the development of ideas and senses that can by expressed through this music genre.…Expand