Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

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musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
edited October 2013 in Other Music
Go and see this band. Its basically what would happen if Devendra Banhart fronted The Arcade Fire, but instead of indie rock, played 60's 70's influenced rock. Very unique band. It was odd having the bands cd already, listening to it, seeing them on Letterman, and then having them play at the venue next door to me, and then working security for the band, opening doors for them, telling them where the lou was and so on.

They whipped the crowd in a frenzy, an 8 piece band, people were singing along with every word, like this was something that was on MTV constantly or on the radio constantly, when in reality this is a fairly new, and indie band.

I got the feeling, this band has the potential to be the next Arcade Fire
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  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    I like them. They're fun.
  • Jeff Murray
    Jeff Murray Posts: 1,259
    I like them too. I like the live videos on Youtube better then the album though, I like the free-form energy they have live. I also like the female singers voice, adds more texture to the songs.
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  • flyinwhole313
    flyinwhole313 Posts: 1,651
    These cats are one of the best bands out there right now. They are on tour now. New tune is the third link here. If you haven't heard them yet...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWIvfE01J0k
    http://soundcloud.com/edwardsharpe/home
    http://soundcloud.com/edward-sharpe-mag-zeros/man-on-fire
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,072
    I like his solo album a lot too.
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  • Hawk123
    Hawk123 Posts: 2,369
    flyinwhole313 wrote:
    These cats are one of the best bands out there right now. They are on tour now. New tune is the third link here. If you haven't heard them yet...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWIvfE01J0k
    http://soundcloud.com/edwardsharpe/home
    http://soundcloud.com/edward-sharpe-mag-zeros/man-on-fire

    I really like the new song, man on fire. Thanks for posting!
  • Lifted
    Lifted Posts: 1,836
    they are an incredible live band, that's for sure. i couldn't really get into the album, but i saw them at the roots picnic, and they tore it up.
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,072
    The new album is streaming on NPR. Really like it.
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Going to see them Saturday night in Milwaukee!! Can not wait. Definitely one of my fave indie bands right now.
  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,037
    Saw them this past weekend at Hangout Fest. Loved 'em. Didn't know much about them...still don't...but looking forward to exploring their stuff. Aside from the folks I sought out, they were the big takeaway for me. Well, them and Gary Clark Jr. Great live show. Looking forward to the new album :)
  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    They play them on my Pandora station all the time, totally into everything I've heard so far!
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  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    I had never heard of them until they did a video of Do You Realize? with the Flaming Lips at the Hollywood Cemetary. I haven't actually looked into their music though, I guess now is as good time as ever.
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  • RYEzupSF
    RYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    I love this band. I've seen them a few times and they never disappoint. They definitley feed off the energy from the crowd. They are a great band to see outdoors if you get the chance. Maybe it's the inner hippie in them.
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  • gabers
    gabers Posts: 2,787
    Their new album "Here" is my second favorite album of the year. Outstanding front to back. For such a big band they have a mellowed out sound I really like.
  • GTHobbes
    GTHobbes Posts: 128
    Didn't know these guys have a new one coming out in July, and also just found out they'll be playing a free festival in my town (Atlanta) in less than 2 weeks. Downloaded the first single, "Better Days," last night and have had it on repeat for awhile this morning. Great stuff if you like ESATMZ -- very much looking forward to the album.
  • GTHobbes
    GTHobbes Posts: 128
    Downloaded the new one and have had it on repeat listening all morning. Good stuff if you're a fan.
  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    "This Life" is one of the best songs to come out this year, IMO!
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  • Lostdogsinthegarden
    Lostdogsinthegarden Posts: 844
    Got the new album, should be arriving in a day or so. Everything they've done has been great, so I have no doubt I'll like this one a lot. The new single is sweet. They're a band I would love to catch live.
  • GTHobbes
    GTHobbes Posts: 128
    Lostdogsinthegarden wrote:
    Got the new album, should be arriving in a day or so. Everything they've done has been great, so I have no doubt I'll like this one a lot. The new single is sweet. They're a band I would love to catch live.

    Saw 'em headline a festival in Atlanta a couple of weeks back, and they were great. They're getting to the point now where they've got enough material to put on a great hour and a half/two hour show.
  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    I've liked the songs of theirs that I've heard on public radio but I just started exploring their most recent album, and I'm really enjoying it so far!
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  • Driftin'Along
    Driftin'Along Posts: 1,403
    I saw them on the Railroad Revival Tour a couple years ago and was unfamiliar w/ them. I was entirely entertained and promptly got their only album out at that time. Loved it. Now they have two more albums since then and they are great too. Really like this band.
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