Armistice is an Alt/Indie album by Mutemath, originally released in 2009. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
About
A jittery, relentless mood animates the tracks on <i>Armistice</i>, MuteMath’s sophomore album. If the Christian-rooted quartet’s debut album displayed an unusual degree of rhythmic sophistication, this release pushes the grooves into almost avant garde territory, inviting comparisons with the Talking Heads’ <i>Remain In Light</i> for sheer boldness. <i>Armistice</i> veers from the spongy, dub-like throb of “Backfire” to the ominous military trudge of “Burden” and the choppy, high-gloss funk of the title tune, embellishing its beats with pulsating synths and stabbing guitar lines. Singer Paul Meany fully embraces his role as a dance-floor prophet, probing at modern spiritual maladies in “The Nerve” and “No Response.” The softer moments here are surprisingly effective; “Pins and Needles” has a languid jazz feel, while “Lost Year” dispenses with electronica trappings in favor of piano balladry. The kinetic “Spotlight” — used to telling effect on the <i>Twilight</i> film soundtrack — sums up the barrier-challenging spirit of the album.
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Tracklist
- 1The Nerve2:58
- 2Backfire3:22
- 3Clipping4:05
- 4Spotlight3:21
- 5No Response4:01
- 6Pins And Needles4:05
- 7Goodbye4:09
- 8Odds3:01
- 9Electrify3:49
- 10Armistice3:54
- 11Lost Year3:13
- 12Burden9:06
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- synthetic
- driving
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at Sweet Tea, Oxford, MS and Neron Place, New Orleans, LA.
Rebirth Brass Band recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, LA.
Mixed and Mastered at Antenna, Nashville, TN.
Some copies come with an additional golden promo print on the front cover saying: "For promotional use only. Sale or other transfer is prohibited. Must be returned on demand of record company."
Glass Mfg. and pressing LCCN based on Matrix & SID codes.
Packaged in a clear jewel case with a clear disc tray. Includes an 8-page booklet with lyrics.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Darren King
- Greg Hill
- Paul Meany
- Roy Mitchell
- Caleb BurhansSTRINGS
- Dennis HerringARRANGED BY
- Jeremy LarsonSTRINGS STRINGS, PIANO STRINGS, UKULELE
- Matt PicheSTRINGS
- Rebirth Brass BandHORNS, PERCUSSION
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 7 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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