ARTIST: Do Make Say Think
TITLE: The Whole Story Of Glory
LABEL: Zankyo Records
GENRE: Instrumental Rock
BITRATE: 204kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 50m total
RELEASE DATE: 2008-04-09
RIP DATE: 2008-10-27
Track List
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1. The Landlord Is Dead 5:42
2. Reitschule (Live From Hillside 8:21
Festival 2007)
3. Frederica 9:39
4. The Universe! (Live From CBC 8:35
Radio 3 Session 2007)
5. March Of Worms 5:21
6. THofR Part Three 3:15
7. Disco & Haze 9:08
Release Notes:
http://www.domakesaythink.com/
Tracks 5 and 6 were new and previously unreleased. Enjoy! :)
I've always loved Do Make Say Think. Instead of constantly creating dense walls
by adding brick after brick (or instruments in non-metaphorical terms), they
tend to weave warming tapestries that bend and fold around you. They use
subtleties and move at a speed that is more realistic and natural. Their songs
are like a conversation; sure they might get heated and emotional, but every
voice can be heard and appreciated. You can process every single note and you
become engrossed in the songs, as opposed to being overwhelmed by them.
So what's new with DMST? Well, they just released a tour only, Japanese import
EP called The Whole Story Of Glory. Basically, it's a bit of an odds and sods
collection of classic, live and unreleased tracks to celebrate their first trip
to Japan. The EP is a perfect introduction to Do Make Say Think if you consider
they add some of their best songs - Frederica is probably my favorite DMST track
ever. I think it's the way the plucked stand up bass line and jazzy drums force
a smile on your face, but the song relies on the horns and distorted fuzz to
slowly make the song dark and powerful - but also show how tight they are live.
The version of Universe! they recorded on CBC Radio 3 is ridiculous. Swells of
horns and guitar are matched with great strings and terrific percussion. The
track moves slowly, transitioning with gentle ebbs and flows but never fully
releasing the reigns. Halfway in the repeating horn flourishes surge ahead, but
just as quickly return the focus to the other elements. The two new songs are
shorter, and the second (which may or may not be called Clash Tune or THofR Part
Three) takes on an almost whimsical feel. The airy guitar is more folksy than
post rock and the quick hitting track is a nice light break from the chaos the
band uses so often. Sure the back half of the track is full of noise and
effects, but it never deviates from that summery feel.
All in all, this little EP will win over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to
get a hold of it.