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Long Beach’s Magic Lantern have finally gone and released a new sonic document after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. Eagerly anticipated by those who have been biding their time waiting for the band to get on with their uber limited cassette only and CD-R releases (their Self-Titled CD-R was limited to 30), “High Beams”, the band’s latest opus [...]
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I meant get something more up on Melt Banana earlier in the week, but just couldn’t muster the energy to get on here to do so. So this is little late, but all is not lost, as the band plays in Pomona tonight.
I keep coming back to Melt Banana’s new album Bambi’s Dilemma whenever I want to listen to something that is just more out there than some of my usual fare, think something like a cross between The Blood Brothers, Tomahawk, and Hi-Standard.
They have been together for 15 years, released 8 full lengths and 23 EPs and seemed to have found more success in the US and in Europe. They usually tour the states every one or two years, so try to make it a point to get out to the Glasshouse tonight. Don’t forget your earplugs (you’re really going to need them) and get their early for Free Moral Agents.
Download “Cat Brain Land” (mp3) from Bambi’s Dilemma
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and download “Blank Page of the Blind” (mp3) from Rock Sound’s Sound Check #97.
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Bambi’s Dilemma is OUT NOW: Insound | Amazon