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The Art of Leaving

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Pleasant Grove feels like a band that is playing each song for you in your own room. The music is quiet and reflective in many cases, but has an intimacy and depth that become apparent after several listenings. Some of the songs have a more traditional pop feel(elaborate son, tug of war), but many of the rest feel initially like the band has slowed things down more than they should. However, after learning all the songs, they become rich with the layered electric guitars and quietly sung vocals, and you will find yourself singing along to them all.

When i first listened to a couple of songs by this band, i didn't know whether or not i liked them very much. They were fairly decent songs, but after i had listened to each song on the cd, i realized i was dead wrong. I guess i was just listening to the wrong few songs, that were more meant to tie into the cd as a whole then strike out as an amazing single. All the other songs though, they are absolutely incredible. I was very impressed by the talent this band has, and they have a lot of potential to be great. If you are thinking about getting this album, don't think for more then 10 seconds, just buy it.

by a beautiful band. if you don't have their album "auscultation of the heart" (hard to find, nowadays) and you happen to run across one, do not hesitate.

"tug of war" is the best song of 2004.
"only a mountain" was the best song of 2003.
"calculated approaches" and "commander whatever" are amazing pieces of work.

people just don't write songs like this band does. don't let the quiet charm fool you. this band rocks very hard, with an intensity that just grabs you and swallows you up.

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