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| Muse returns with The 2nd Law |
While the ghosts and ghouls were out doing their share of haunting this October, they didn't seem to scare away the fresh mp3s. This month's musical offerings were handed out like candy, which included some well placed tricks and of course a plethora of treats.
English space-rockers Muse are making waves with their new album The 2nd Law, which dropped on the first of the month. While not as explosive as their previous offerings, there are some moments where the band flexes their prog muscles. On "Panic Station", the band follows the lead of a crunchy bassline and finds them right at home in their comfort zone, blending big rock with pop.
If the projections are accurate, London's Mumford & Sons are set to break all sorts of records with their latest album Babel. The indie-folkers handed us "I Will Wait" as the lead single and it has been picking up speed on just about every radio outlet imaginable. Their upcoming tour has them bunkered down across the pond, playing to sold out crowds on a nightly basis.
Guitar virtuoso and Phish frontman Trey Anastasio is back in action with a new release of his own entitled Traveler. This isn't the first time the jamband rocker has tried his name in a solo record, this time he delves into the world of indie-rock summoning the likes of The National and Mates of State as his bandmates. Utilizing his ability to experiment, the cut "Scabbard" seems to be meandering all over the place yet manages to stay in the groove all at once, something that sounds all too natural.
As the days get shorter, and the nights get colder, it is reassuring to know that quality music is still being warmed up on the burner. October's mix features a solid fusion of twisted synths and electric guitar, a blend that is certainly fitting for the cold nights ahead.
October 2012 Playlist
1. The Burning of Rome - Ballad Of An Onion Sprout
2. Pinback - Proceed To Memory
3. Muse - Panic Station
4. Lymbyc Systym - Falling Together
5. Indoor Voices - So Smart
6. Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait
7. Tegan and Sara - Closer
8. Gary Clark Jr. - Ain't Messin 'Round
9. Trey Anastasio - Scabbard
10. Silversun Pickups - The Pit
11. RZA ft. The Black Keys - Baddest Man Alive
12. Wild Nothing - Nocturne
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