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Note: ‘Satellites’ by Mew
I have
an appreciation for music that takes sudden left turns, landing the listener in
unexpected territory. It’s a matter of
defying expectations and forcing the audience’s ears to remain steadfastly on
guard. Many artists (10cc, Todd
Rundgren) frequently managed this with ease, while never losing their melodic
intent.
Such is
the case with all the songs I’ll be featuring this week.
Today’s
example: Mew’s cryptic, celestial, sweeping ‘Satellites’.
Mew, a
Danish progressive, alternative band, has been around since 1994 – but ‘Satellites’
marks a new high for the group, garnering them a lot more attention stateside.
There’s
a wonderful buoyancy to the whole grand proceedings as the vocals soar above the
propulsive, air-streamed guitars. It takes you on a journey to I know not
where. But I am so on-board.
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