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Friday, November 14, 2008

Scientists of the World Unite

Miracles of Modern Science
Genre: Classical / Progressive / Pop
From: Brooklyn, Princeton, Australia

Odd. There's no other word that captures the essence of six piece Aussie self proclaimed orchestral space-pop band Miracles of Modern Science. They eschew the staples of the modern rock band such as electric guitar in favour of a motley collection of classical instruments, perform in shiny space suits that look like they raided an Alcan factory and their singers called Evan Younger (geddit Even Younger, oh that's his real name not a stage name!). In other words the sort of band that you'd normally cross the street to avoid.

But hold on, don't cross the street just yet. Incredibly MOMS are rather good. No better than good, they're great. Their orchestral pop, complete with sinuous strings and ghostly mandolin, is reminiscent of Beirut stripped of his Balkan folk influences or a party hearty Arcade Fire. everything from the sinuous strings to the ghostly mandolin to the thumping upright bass is packaged for home delivery

After opening for Beirut (figures) and Evangelicals and packing Brooklyn's Glasslands Gallery at CMJ, MOMS have released an EP of four staples of their ecstatic live show. The EP has been released through Amazing Wow, a new label that courageously rejects the notion of music piracy and offers all its music for free download. Not sure that this is a business model that will bring them untold riches but you have to admit they're a principled bunch.

Go Try

MP3 - Miracles of Modern Science - MR2
MP3 - Miracles of Modern Science - Luminol

Go Visit

Miracles of Modern Science - Myspace
Label - Amazing Wow // Amazing Wow Myspace

Go View

Miracles of Modern Science
MR1