ARTIST: The Set
TITLE: The Philosophy Of Time Travel
LABEL: Independent
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 214kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 42m total
RELEASE DATE: 2005-09-00
RIP DATE: 2005-08-30
Track List
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1. 12:33 1:00
2. 12:34 2:58
3. All We Have (Is This) 4:35
4. Lightning Words 3:10
5. Matador 3:34
6. The Philosophy Of Time Travel 4:41
7. Hooks For Feet 3:22
8. Halifax 4:19
9. In Loving Memory 3:41
10. Tentacles 4:20
11. Interlude 1:40
12. Sunshine Dust 5:15
Release Notes:
It can seem damn near impossible to tell whoÆs who in the Canadian indie music
scene these days, where everyone and their brother is playing in a so-called emo
band with straight, black haircuts and trendy white studded belts. As
distinctions between bands disappear, and the scene becomes more and more
crowded, a band is emerging from Victoria, B.C. that seems to understand the
importance of standing out. Theset may have roots in the emo/screamo/punk
movement which is so popular as of late, but unlike many of their peers, they
are not defined by it. Instead, the true personality of the band is shown
through their pop song writing talents, with emphasis on catchy hooks, anthemic
choruses, and the unique voice of lead singer Martin Macphail. Impassioned often
to the point of sounding frantic, Macphail paints a lyrical picture full of
melancholy images and philosophical queries, as well as lament for lost love and
death. Theset (pronounced ôThe Setö) was formed in the summer of 2004 from jam
sessions between bassist Dean Rode, guitarist Jory MacKay, drummer Tristan Tarr,
and original guitarist Kyle Dark. At first, Dark asked Macphail to jam with the
band with the sole intention of writing one setÆs worth of material, and
performing it live once, hence the name Theset. After that first gig, the band
couldnÆt help but feel as if they were onto something interesting, and decided
to keep playing, and to take their musical careers seriously. In fall of 2004,
Dark left the country, and therefore the band, and was replaced by guitarist
Elliot Carter, who had been playing in bands with Macphail for years. Since
then, Theset has been working hard to polish their live show by playing regular
gigs in Victoria, while working on material for their first studio album, which
is currently being recorded by talented Victoria producer Adam Sutherland. The
album, titled ôThe Philosophy of Time Travelö is scheduled to be released in the
early fall of 2005, accompanied by a tour of western Canada.