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[Catacombs]

Steel Train - Trampoline

Thanks for this!  But mediafyre tells me it's down.

Works fine for me.

Yea, now it's working.  I think MF was just acting weird before.

[spoon_of_grimbo]

(bearing in mind I've yet to hear "New Day Rising," or the EPs that preceded "Zen Arcade")

Whut. Are you saying you haven't heard Metal Circus? Oh geez that is a problem.

i got "warehouse - songs and stories" first (which i've since heard is their worst, although i think it's pretty good), but it took me ages to really get into it, and i've only recently started working back through the other stuff.  "new day rising" is next on my list, although i definitely wanna get "metal circus" soon, especially to hear the original version of "diane" (i've only heard Therapy?'s cello-heavy (and yet awesome) cover).

[barista.babe]

because good things come in threes....

the following are amazing gems that i've been playing non-stop lately.

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/download.php?jfhomnl1myy

i discovered this amazing band in spain back in 2004. they're currently working on a new album that should be out sometime this year. if you like bell and sebastian or stereolab, i think you'll love them. also... even though i discovered them in spain, the songs are in english.

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/download.php?nw2t2201nft

amazing indie pop from flaw-rid-ah (haha) this is amazing stuff for a rainy day...and any day. i love it.

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/download.php?gydmgozynmj

i think everyone has heard of the magic numbers by now. every time i listen to these guys i just want to go to the beach.

i have some more goodies to share, but i didn't want to make this a mega post. love it or leave it.

[barista.babe]

Rules:

No hot-linking images or albums. You can re-host images at http://imageshack.us.

Ensure your tags are correct and that you have specified both Artist/Album in your post.

Upload your files in either a .zip or a .rar archive to mediaf!re.com, in multiple parts if the album is over 100mbs. The reason for this is that we know mediaf!re is safe and efficient and allows multiple downloads. The ads on other sites, such as Sendspace, are known to contain viruses on the page. Get yourself checked out.

Post your link using code tags. It's the # icon above the policeman emoticon. This prevents the links from being traced back to the forums, lowering the chance that the wrong people notice the thread, potentially threatening Jeph with legal action.

Also, please do NOT request albums. This includes requests for re-uploads; if you miss it, try looking for it somewhere else.

Repost the rules at the top of each new page.

[JD]

Hüsker Dü - "Flip Your Wig"

Error: Flexible Flyer is corrupt(also the 10th song, weird)

[Wasteroo]

hypnotoad

Why the fuck did I download this?

Anyway, I'm prepared for a massive Animal Collective dump, with rarities and bootlegs and all sorts of treasures, but the search tool is not functioning for me at the moment so someone should tell me what I shouldn't post to avoid redundancy.

[WriterofAllWrongs]

As promised.


Alexandre Desplat - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button OST

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http://www.mediafire.com/?lu2ta1knyyf


Carter Burwell - Being John Malkovich OST

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http://www.mediafire.com/?2yxy2gmnzzd


Jon Brion - Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind OST

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http://www.mediafire.com/?mnnn51tynji

[scarred]

Anyway, I'm prepared for a massive Animal Collective dump, with rarities and bootlegs and all sorts of treasures, but the search tool is not functioning for me at the moment so someone should tell me what I shouldn't post to avoid redundancy.

The following Animal Collective releases have been previously posted (usually multiple times) in this thread:

Live @ Lux in Lisbon, Portugal 28-05-08
Sung Tongs
MPP
Feels (& Bonus Disc)
Hollinndagain
Water Curses EP
Campfire Songs
Danse Manitee
Grass
Here Comes the Indian (& Demos)
People
Prospective Humor
Strawberry Jam

I have no idea how many of the links are still active.

[spoon_of_grimbo]

Hüsker Dü - "Flip Your Wig"

Error: Flexible Flyer is corrupt(also the 10th song, weird)

i'm on a library computer at uni right now, but i'll re-up that when i get home tonight.  does anyone mind if i start upping my albums as .zip files rather than .rar files?  this problem never seems to happen with .zips...

[valley_parade]

i'm on a library computer at uni right now, but i'll re-up that when i get home tonight.  does anyone mind if i start upping my albums as .zip files rather than .rar files?  this problem never seems to happen with .zips...

Mine are almost always .zip files, no one's ever complained about it. Go ahead!

The Librarians released one album of thoroughly enjoyable pop-punk/power pop on a small label in Berkeley in 2002. Apparently they put on a really good show.  Sounds kinda Elvis Costello-y, lyrics are smart alecky and fun and basically this record is really good for slacking off and doing nothing in particular.

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Really liking this one!

[pulpfiction21]

The lead singer of this band is a girl named Tim. I've never heard that name used for a girl before. crazy

[WriterofAllWrongs]

Timberly?

[maffj]

Long time lurker, trying to do this right...

For the madness that is "Party Fears Two" as much as anything...



The Associates - Singles

CD1

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?tm51yz3y3oi
CD2

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?zmlmmdthynl
_{From Allmusic}

Formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1979, the Associates comprised vocalist Billy Mackenzie and multi-instrumentalist Alan Rankine. Built on an eclectic mix of influences and interests ranging from art-rock to glam and disco, the group debuted with a manic cover of David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging," which earned them a contract with Fiction Records. Their 1980 debut LP, The Affectionate Punch, was a critically acclaimed work which expanded the duo's sound into both stark minimalism and melodramatic ballads, earning Mackenzie's powerful voice favorable comparisons to Scott Walker.

After jumping to the Situation Two label, the Associates released a series of singles which explored a continually diverse array of styles and textures. With 1982's "Party Fears Two," issued under their own Associates label imprint, the group finally hit the U.K. Top Ten, and the follow-up singles "Club Country" and "18 Carat Love Affair" both reached the Top 30. 1982's Sulk was the group's definitive statement, a fascinating blend of lush, New Romantic popcraft and dark, surreal cabaret stylings.

Following the LP's success, however, relations between Mackenzie and Rankine soured, and the latter left the group for a solo career, releasing the albums The Day the World Became Her Age (1986), She Loves Me Not (1987), and The Big Picture Sucks (1989). Undaunted, Mackenzie retained the Associates name and teamed with Martin Rushent to record an album which went unreleased, although a few of the tracks later emerged on 1985's Perhaps, fleshed out by keyboardist Howard Hughes and guitarist Steve Reid.

A long layoff followed, with another album, The Glamour Chase, recorded but rejected by label chiefs. In 1990, the Euro-disco-flavored Wild and Lonely emerged, and its lack of success effectively ended the Associates' story. In early 1997, while in the midst of preparing for a projected comeback, Mackenzie committed suicide.

[spoon_of_grimbo]

here's the husker du track that was corrupt, "Flexible Flyer:"

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?jvdmzjxn1in

[epoch]

is anyone here into chiptune/gameboy music? because i've got some albums i want to up, if you're interested.

[Koremora]

FUCK. YES.

[epoch]

Here is some of my favorite chiptune/gameboy music.

Random- Bad Joke EP

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http://www.med!afire.com/?2z4fmgx3mtz
Bit Shifter- Information Chase

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http://www.med!afire.com/?jlznjzmdlfz
Bit Shifter- Life's A Bit Shifter

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http://www.med!afire.com/?mklmjdtzyty
Sabrepulse- Chipbreak Wars

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http://www.med!afire.com/?nk3yzmwfeut
YMCK- Family Racing

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http://www.med!afire.com/?jzj22ummdwj

I hope y'all enjoy this.

[scarred]

Bit Shifter's a fuckin' master. Anyone even remotely interested in digital music should check him out.

[timmykillah]

Bit Shifter Information Chase doesn't work... (its only at 23 MB or something)

[Dimmukane]

Hm?  It works just fine for me.

[ImADimetrodon]

Ok epoch's recent post of chiptunes made me want to bust mine out. So here's two cd's of Infinite Game Music. It's a collection of game music and chiptune stuff.

It's full of fun.


vol. 1

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?lrjkzcjzt5j
vol. 2

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?wznteyzzqve

[pulpfiction21]

I'm not trying to criticize your guys taste in music so please don't take offense but I was just wondering if someone could explain to me the appeal of the chiptune music.

[michaelicious]

A mix of nostalgia for old video game systems and hey-this-sounds-really-cool.

[pfunkross]

More good 8-bit/chiptune stuff, one of my favorites.

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Adventure is 24 year-old North Carolina native and recent Baltimore transplant Benny Boeldt. His ultra-melodic synth compositions pull from his earliest exposure to the 8-bit soundtracks of the Sega Genesis video game catalog. But it's not just retro video game music. Mix in the kitschy Moogy sound of Hot Butter's "Popcorn", the saturated disco-theatrics of late seventies electro-pop acts like Sparks and Yellow Magic Orchestra, and a penchant for Eastern European diminished scales and you've come pretty close to Adventure's accelerated baroque sound.

Adventure is an advanced, dance-floor friendly take on the music of early video gaming. Let the epic quest for the master sword begin!

[timmykillah]

Yeah I guess it worked later, maybe someone was dl-ing same time as me idk.

Oh yeah here's the newest ISIS album

ISIS - Wavering Radiant (2009)

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http://www.mediafire.com/?yvjzduhvkjg

[valley_parade]

Speaking of chiptunes..kinda...
C64 Orchestra - Run 10



The C64 Orchestra is basically just what it sounds like; a Dutch orchestra playing songs from old Commodore 64 games. I guess that's like chiptunes in reverse, no? I saw them on Current TV a few months ago and have been trying to track down the album.

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uploading
Let me know if you guys want disc 2, as well.

[Avec]

I recall that pod on the C64 album.

On that note, This Town Needs Guns - Animals; my favorite math rock band.

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?i5mzyd0tdmb

[michaelicious]

Guess you haven't heard much math rock then, huh?

[onewheelwizzard]

I think there was a time when I put this album up on this thread, once.

It needs to go up again.

This is one of the most beautiful albums I have ever heard in my life, bar none, and it is some of the most profoundly affecting music I have ever heard.  This album is glorious.  It is a masterpiece.  It should be downloaded and listened to by everyone.  I am finding it hard to think of an album I would recommend more widely and highly.

Ramona Cordova - The Boy Who Floated Freely

There’s a place where it is always warm, where the sun beams down upon your face as birds sing gleefully. There’s a place where gorgeous Gypsy dancers clap their hands in rhythm to a choppy guitar as a fine falsetto voice serenades you. The only person who can take you there is Ramona Cordova. The Boy Who Floated Freely is an eleven track escape into a story enchanted by chirping crickets, Gypsies, romance, and mystery.

Released by ECA records in 2005, Ramona Cordova’s The Boy Who Floated Freely is a captivating concept album devoted to the story of a boy named Giver. The tale goes something like this: Giver inexplicably washes ashore on an unnamed island. As he recovers his awareness, he hears music streaming from a neighboring village. He eventually makes his way into a bar in this village and a band of Gypsies sing him a welcoming song. The album opens with Cordova’s trademark falsetto accompanied by a singing chorus of birds. He craftily begins to weave Givers tale into the musical composition.

“I was just a boy

Fell into an ocean
Washed up on a shore
And now I’m here to see
What I will see”

After the short yet sweet introduction, Cordova escorts us into the Gypsy filled village bar. A door creaks open and men are shouting in Spanish. A flamenco guitar kicks in and Cordova ardently croons to us in Spanish. This song is so powerfully exotic that you can actually taste the tequila and see the Palmero’s accenting Cordova’s guitar.

At this point in the story, the Gypsies offer Giver a place to stay where he can recuperate from his arduous journey. The next track on the album is “Giver’s Reply.” The song begins with slow and childish organ, giving the impression that the piece is going to be somber. However, “Giver’s Reply” is the most uplifting track from the album, showcasing Cordova’s talent for pairing philosophical rumination with jovial instrumentation. Soon after the organ intro and Ramona’s bare vocals align, the two are complemented by a muddy drum set and splendid vibra slapping. “Giver’s Reply” is the sort of song you might listen to while walking down the street on the first day of spring. It just makes you feel so good.

As the story unfolds, Giver ends up lodging with the Gypsies and a beautiful young girl named Marco gives him a bit of potion to aid his sleep. The story takes a turn when she slips Giver some love potion as well. Fittingly, “Mixing the Potion” is the next track on the album. Demonstrating Cordova’s guitar skills, “Mixing the Potion” begins with a Spanish influenced guitar and spins wildly out of control into the bliss that makes his work so distinctive. Even more impressive is Ramona’s ability to play more than one character, as he sings the sky-scraping part of Marco

The core of the album illustrates the dreams of Giver during his long slumber. “Brother,” the sixth song on The Boy Who Floated Freely will bring tears to your eyes. Ramona’s soul really emerges on this track in his wistful guitar progressions, which waft in and out of his intriguing melodies. His lyrics are filled with regret and a melancholy yearning as he sings of his lost brother.

“Underneath the lies I breathe I know I mean the most lovely things.

And brother I’ll forget the blows we used to make

So filled with hate when we were younger

And brother I regret the words we’d never said

The times we never shared together.

And don’t forget to tell our mother sister brother aunt and uncle you’ve decided to fight like our father

And don’t forget to tell our mother sister brother aunt and uncle you’ve decided to leave like our brother.”

Towards the end of The Boy Who Floated Freely is a short song called “Hot and Heavy Harmony.” Ramona’s guitar moves like a delicate pendulum, swinging to and fro through his tender lyrics. Following his aching words, a cello sounds in the void, driving the song to a new level of expression. “Hot and Heavy Harmony” conveys Giver’s lust, yet manages to be simple and seductive.

“Don’t use a line

I can find you fine

My hands paint your picture

In my mind

Cause I wanna know your body like my own”

Comparable to most of Cordova’s songs on this album, “The Chesser” opens up like a flower: slowly and deliberately, in time revealing its rich innards. Ramona Cordova speaks on many topics. He tells of love, lack of experiences, and disillusionment. “And we’ll walk and talk of everything, the truth of things I’ve never seen, and you will tell me I’m alone. But the pictures on your face will tell that I’m not wrong, I’m not wrong.” The chorus’s are fully realized; launching into a wild, dissonant waltz, marked by choppy aggression. Every feature of Ramona’s voice is presented in “The Chesser,” from his grainy and fragile lows, to his unbridled, sometimes even jazzy vibrato.

The melodious story ends with Giver solitary once again, finding that Marc’s love has become dead. “Take Flight,” the last track on The Boy Who Floated Freely, is an uncomplicated ode testifying to the freedom that this album truly embodies. One of the most brilliant aspects of The Boy Who Floated Freely is that it’s cohesive without being constricting. Ramona Cordova’s wonderfully untamed vocals, lyrics, and guitar work mirror the fantastical imagery presented in his album while allowing for listeners to visualize his well crafted story on their own.

Now, instead of uploading this myself, I'm just going to direct you to the website where you can download it in its entirety for free (including a B-side 12th track that was only included in the French release, "The Coda").  However, you can also donate to the artist on this website, which I highly encourage.

http://www.myfriendramon.com/

[onewheelwizzard]

I'm going to go ahead and double post because I honestly think the post above this one should stand on its own.  Everyone, download the album above this one.

And then download this one, if you like dubstep.

Audio Phreaks Presents: Bar 9 - In Da Mix



Bar 9 has become one of my favorite dubstep producers and DJs of late.  Disc 1 is a pretty masterful mix that contains a sweet variety of tracks, and disc 2 is a showcase of Bar 9's own tracks.  Both are awesome.  What's nice about this mix is that it feels a bit more organic than a lot of the more rave-y dubstep that has been showing up, at least, it strikes me that way.

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Disc 1 http://www.mediafire.com/?zju4wduuyyb
Disc 2 http://www.mediaf!re.com/?mmmidm2xz0m

Also, if you don't really know if you like dubstep or not, having not yet listened to it, this is a great place to start.

[Scandanavian War Machine]

hello, Roman Cordova. You sexy music, you.

(everybody get that shit stat; it is the bee's knees)

[Avec]

Guess you haven't heard much math rock then, huh?

To tell you the truth, I haven't, but I just really enjoyed Animals.

[sean]

eh, i don't really mind this town needs guns.

but god there is a lot better shit out there.

[Avec]

Hence, mediafire thread.

POST IT.

[Scandanavian War Machine]

i just downloaded a cd by a band called Mirror and it is pretty sweet mathy rock type stuff. the cd is called "On, Then, In" or something and i found it on Sordo; it's good.

i'd upload it for you guys but my work connection sucks at uploading so i'll leave it up to you to find it if you're interested.

[imapiratearg]

Hence, mediaf!re thread.

POST IT.

Search for Ghosts and Vodka

[Avec]

Already had it, but worth a try to anyone who hasn't heard Addicts And Drunks.

[sean]

look up faraquet dude. they are fucking awesome.

also look up lone wolf and cub, they are pretty good. sharks keep moving is awesome too and in here, but they're a bit removed from math rock. people have almost called them free-jazzy, but im not sure if that's accurate. they're awesome though. but also ill upload the red tag rummage sale i just finally got recently, which is really good low key mathy shit.

[Scandanavian War Machine]

alright, i just tried to upload this shit like ten times and i am completely over it so i am just going to give you the link i got it from because it's legit and all the math-rock talk made it necessary. sorry


Mirror - On, Then, In

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it's rockin', upbeat math rock type stuff with semi-funky bass and mad head bobbing potential (just try not to). almost completely instrumental, though at about the half way point some weird vocals kick in and...i don't know...they're weird. just listen to it; shit.

[StaedlerMars]

Just listened to the first two tracks.

This rocks.

[Avec]

Getting some old school russian folk up sometime tonight or tomorrow morning.

[Avec]

For anyone who needs the cover for On, Then, In.

[Scandanavian War Machine]

sweet. i will put that with the album in the original post.

[Avec]

The French Semester - Open Letter to the Disappeared.

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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?vnwnjxnmzzn

[Tyler]

Oh man. Passion Pit full length.

Manners

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?wnmhzmo054j
So good, so fucking good

[scarred]

This page is full of so much win.

[ImADimetrodon]

It all started when I was younger and not having that many friends so I played video games. Which lead to me taping the songs off of my favorite games(Earthbound, Sonic, Turtles in Time) and listening to them on the bus. Finding out years later that people have been making music with the same things that kept me going when I was younger. It's just plain awesome imo.


Here's some more that I have.

Anamanaguchi
Helix Nebula is one that you must listen to.

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Two more Infinite Game Music albums.

Vol. 3

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?yohjnwt0tyv
Vol. 4

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http://www.mediaf!re.com/?3mzlokntyw4

[minE Horse]

The lead singer of this band is a girl named Tim. I've never heard that name used for a girl before. crazy

Yeah and tim is smoking (nh)



 

[valley_parade]

The C64 Orchestra is hitting the verify stage and just not doing anything. Hopefully I can get it uploaded this weekend.

[pulpfiction21]

Victor! Fix The Sun - Retractable Claws (2007)
Post-punk/Post-Hardcore stuff. At times sound kinda like La Dispute and at other times sounds kind of like Wilderness. I suck at describing music so just go to their myspace and listen.


Sorry for the horrible pic, all I could find. I think their album art is just shitty to begin with. Music sounds good though despite low quality artwork.

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Victor! Fix the Sun plays hard-edged, angular post-rock filled with big riffs, solid grooves and passionate, screamy vocals

Eksi Ekso - I Am Your Bastard Wings (2008)
Ex The Burning Paris and On Fire. Very good stuff.

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From SAL

Eksi Ekso is actually made up of some former members of previous Magic Bullet alumni, The Burning Paris and On Fire. Eksi Ekso are an extremely mature rock band and some might even categorize the band into modern rock categories. But, that would be a gross understatement. Eksi Ekso are far too intelligent and ambitious to be confined that easily. From an instrumental standpoint, Eksi Ekso are certainly grandiose enough to match just about any post rock band. With a full string section for much of the record Eksi Ekso excels in creating illuminating soundscapes. Quite similar to a band like September Malevolence, Eksi Ekso have the might of a post-rock band with the subtle addition of vocals. The band’s musicianship and arrangements are stunning to say the least. I Am Your Bastard Wings is 50+ minutes of rising and falling, of pain and pleasure, of simplicity and elegance. While the album certainly illicits certain moods, Eksi Ekso’s I Am Your Bastard Wings is most certainly not just a mood piece that is meant to be left to the background. Turn the volume up on those headphones and realize the depths of what Eksi Ekso are creating here.

Genre: Indie/Post-Rock

RIYL: Sigur Ros, September Malevolence, Mogwai

Gray Young - Firmament (2009)
I had been waiting for a month or so to get an itunes gift card so that I could buy this album. Finally got it yesterday so I thought I'd share. I came across them on myspace and immediately liked what I heard. Kind of post-rocky but with vocals, think Appleseed Cast.

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In a post-rock field prone to excess, Gray Young trims the fat by cutting its cinematic grandeur into lean, hard-working miniatures. Firmament bursts out of the gate with "Provenance": Chas McKeown's chiming guitar and Jeff Dopko's attacking drums, heavy on cymbals and floor toms, lay an anticipatory foundation before bringing Dan Grinder's melodic bass in for a full-on assault.

It's a two-minute mission statement for the purposeful Raleigh trio, who only once break the 4:30 mark through Firmament's 13 taut tracks. The exception—the nearly six-minute title track—dramatically builds around a hypnotic riff for four, McKeown's wispy vocals wafting by in a dreamy haze as repetitive phrases lull the listener into a calm. Washes of furious guitar eventually cascade down over a torrent of snare and cymbal shots.

Gray Young mines similar build-and-release techniques throughout Firmament, but the band is wise to avoid the redundancy and pitfalls of relying on a singular trick for the disc's 47 minutes. "Ghost Note" doses the album with ambience, gentle guitar and whooshing noise serving as a palette cleanser. "Across the Loft" and "Tilling the Wind" are centered around heaps of guitar and percussive flash anchored by Grinder's bass, but they're more straightforward (though no less heroic) indie rock tunes, the emphasis now on McKeown's distant croons. The hollow "First Perennial Fall" almost ditches the rock instrumentation entirely, opting for dissonant guitar shimmer to accompany a circular piano line. Closer "Aurora" is another sparse duet, with atmospheric keys supporting the guitar's persistent melody.

Firmament deftly navigates pretentious waters to deliver an LP full of mini-epics that know their limits. Though it is Gray Young's first LP, it's one that you shouldn't be surprised to find in heavy local rotation soon.