ARTIST: Xerus
TITLE: This Impossible Everything
LABEL: Skincell Record Group
GENRE: Alternative
BITRATE: 193kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 19m total
RELEASE DATE: 2007-00-00
RIP DATE: 2007-05-04
Track List
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1. Recoil 0:59
2. Invisible Excuse 3:56
3. Give It A Start 3:05
4. Sacra Official 4:21
5. Full Circle 4:52
6. Another Friday 2:25
Release Notes:
Xerus is the brain-child of singer / guitarist / songwriter Michael Townsend
Letsinger. Instead of allowing his influences to dictate the direction, he set
out to redefine rock and roll and create an entirely new sound in the process.
That sound was only truly developed once a band was assembled. Travis
WashnieskiÆs amazing drumming techniques and the solid back bone of bass
provided by Scott Sachs were the final pieces in the Xerus puzzle.
By combining the elements of rock and metal, Xerus walks the nebulous line
between the two genres. ôIt seems like most people that are into metal think
weÆre rock and people that dig rock say weÆre a metal band,ö says Letsinger.
ôThatÆs fine. ItÆs rare that we hear the same comparison to other bands as far
as our sound, and I see that as a huge positive.ö
Releasing material on the Minneapolis indie label SkinCell Record Group, the
first e.p by Xerus spawned some positive national attention. The song ôEasy
Piecesö from the groupÆs first album "The Wrath of Ra" stayed at number one on
the Internet-based New Artist Radio for three weeks in early 2005. The band
landed some opening slots for major label acts like Supagroup from New Orleans
and the rare chance to play a strip club.
With the release of this new disk will come a whole new Xerus. Produced by
NashvilleÆs own indie super producer Chris Mara,"àthis impossible everything" is
a serious step forward in the growth of this evolving band.
ôHaving Chris come in was the best decision we could have made. His outside
opinion and years of expertise were just what we needed at this stage of our
career,ö says Letsinger.
Tracked at A440 Studios in Minneapolis, the result is a full on rock and roll
assault on the senses. With the lyrics touching on topics of relationships, the
end of the world, betrayal, loss, excitement and orgiesà listeners will be
pressed to categorize the band.
With an endless commitment to get the music into the ears of anyone and everyone
who will listen, you can expect Xerus will be coming to a stage near you soon.