http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l1DvYtHHKqU<\/a>\n<\/p>Over the years I\u2019ve struggled to maintain my status as music appreciator. It\u2019s weird because I\u2019ve played music as long as I can remember. I\u2019ve written hundreds of songs, played in bands and even made my living as a musician for the better part of a decade. I usually like what I\u2019m playing, but even my own stuff doesn\u2019t really inspire me all of the time. It\u2019s a rare thing when I get really excited about a band or musician. There have been a few bright spots of late: Wilco, Spoon, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Ros, and I\u2019m on the beginning end of a love affair with Arcade Fire.<\/p>\n
Well, it happened again. My friend Sara, whom I work with, told me her sister is getting ready to go on tour with an acoustic, punk, marching band. \u201cA what?\u201d I said. She explained that Mount Righteous was the band name and they are really unique. I quickly punched up youtube and this is what I found. I\u2019m hooked. I\u2019m a fan. Watch this video, then buy their record. The whole thing is a riot.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what I love:<\/p>\n
MR is completely unique, but not inaccessible. You will get it right away.
MR\u2019s songwriting is really good \u2013 fantastic melodies, quirky arrangements, bizarre instrumentation \u2013 but it all works.
MR is hopeful without being naive, it is joyful but not blithe.
MR is self-aware without losing their innocence.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m listening to this stuff and remembering how fun it was when I was playing with bands for the first time; when everything was new and I had no idea where it was going; when I didn\u2019t understand royalties, distribution, or radio airplay. If I had the power, I would make you listen to this record!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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