Big Echo

The Morning Benders | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: June 28, 2010
• Label: Rough Trade
• Copyright: 2009 Rough Trade Records Ltd.
• Total Length: 38:53
• Genres:
• ASIN: B0039M64MO
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,515 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pop/something more, April 6, 2010

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Jay James (the bay, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Echo (MP3 Download)

The Morning Benders' Big Echo is both accessible and elusive. Much of the songwriting is simple: beautifully and thoughtfully crafted melodies sung beautifully, seamless transitions, etc. But the final products become much, much more. Every song is extremely layered, offering the listener a chance to discover something new even after multiple listenings. Ultimately, what results is a contrast between the songwriting and arrangements/production that pushes the listening experience into a different, more complex event. Definitely one of the best albums I've heard in a long time, and I look forward to listening to it for years to come.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice release!, August 19, 2010

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T. Duham "Mr.T" (Sacramento) - See all my reviews
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I am a newcomer to this band from Berkeley CA. But I was an instant convert. Great pop hooks, but with a lot of eccentric things to keep you interested. I get the Phil Spector thing, but Brian Wilson / Beach Boys / Pet Sounds is what comes to mind for me. I say buy it! it's a refreshing difference to what is out there for American pop music.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent album, reminiscent of Phil Spector, May 27, 2010

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A. R. Methven "Roving commentator" (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This reminds me very much of Phil Spector (as in the wall of sound as opposed to freakish wigs, murder or prison rape).

Excellent album. A number of great folksy indie tracks, the first number ("Excuses") really sets the tone. Ethereal, floaty, thoughtful... just right on the button.