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The world may never know how a group of polite Midwestern boys could get together and create such a striking and affecting blend of pop-driven, indie-rock, but that mystery only adds to the appeal of the Minneapolis band The Umbrella Sequence. In the year that the band has been carving their name into the scene, The Umbrella Sequence has played alongside an eclectic mix of bands, including Ill Lit from Los Angeles, A Whisper in the Noise, The Tide, Kid Dakota, and The Plastic Constellations, demonstrating both their ability to contend and their cross-genre appeal. Their allure has led to the almost feverish demand from their growing fan base for a full-length album, the likes of which will be released March 15th, 2003. The Umbrella Sequence's unique sound belies the influential tones of bands like Muse, Grandaddy, and Sigur Rós, allowing the band to share the stage with a diverse array of musical styles including electronic, punk, atmospheric, and rock. The band has played a variety of local hotspots in the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas, including the Turf Club, 400 Bar, and the Uptown Bar, and brings a dedicated fan base to their shows. The currently unsigned band is garnering attention in local music magazines and plans for a tour of the East and West coasts are underway for the summer of 2003. "Sparkler Cliché", the band's debut album,captures their broad range of instrumentation and experimental sound, culminating in a collection of songs that are dreamy and delicate one second, and wonderfully ragged the next. The result is an emotional roller coaster of tracks that draw the listener in and leaves them happily trapped in layers of melodic harmonies, texture, and intricate orchestral swings. The band achieves this feat with a menagerie of instruments, including Moogs, a Wurlitzer electric piano, digital synthesizers, and drum machine, as well as the organic rock staples of live drums (Aaron Hagebak), guitars (Jake Swogger and Nick Sander), and fretless bass (Ryan Masterson). Overlaying this sweep of instrumentation are plaintive and hauntingly enchanting vocals (Ryan Rupprecht). Check out the artist's website: http://www.theumbrellasequence.com Track List: 1. The Disappearing Line 2. Athena 3. Factories Make Colors Possible 4. Penny Blue 5. A Presswood Smile 6. So Shine Sunshine 7. About a Photograph 8. History in Colors 9. Water and Repeat 10. Re-entry Means Less 11. Walz of Thaughme 12. The Glass Staircase Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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