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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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Local Los Angeles quartet, Mezzanine Owls, released a brand new digital EP/7″ this week on new start up label JAX Art, the label founded by Rockinsider.
Comparisons to Jesus and the Mary Chain, Ride, and Bright Eyes are being thrown around concerning the band’s amped up sound (in comparison their 2006 full length release), and I fully agree, though maybe I should explain the Bright Eyes reference. Singer Jack Burnside has a similar vocal delivery as Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, that teetering on the edge of a breakdown warble, I think it is what gets the girls.
The more I listen to the new self-titled ep, the more I like it, especially the songs “Drift and “Snow Globe”. “Drift” the opening track is a huge anthem that builds and builds until it crescendos at the chorus and then ends, all the time being anchored by Burnside’s melancholy vocals - a juxtaposition that is present in all their songs. My other favorite song, “Snow Globe”, has a heartbreaking verse that is counteracted by it’s uplifting chorus. In fact most Mezzanine Owls songs take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotional ups and downs, usually leaving you on a high note (thanks).
The 4-song EP is available on all the usual digital retailers, though I recommend picking up the limited (500) 7″ that contains “Snow Globe” and “Temporary Health” and comes with a download card for all 4 songs (including “Drift” and “Ghost Ship” the 2 non-7″ tracks).
Mezzanine Owls play The Echo tonight in celebration of the release of the EP/7″ and will be accompanied by Frankel, Eagle and Talon, and The Mae Shi.
Download “Snow Globe” (mp3) from Mezzanine Owls new JAX Art ep/7″.
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Mezzanine Owls new 4-song ep is out now, get it from: iTunes | Amazon MP3
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