Monkey Underneath

ism | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 21, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Stm Records
• ASIN: B000E3L6WY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,894 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Like a kindler, gentler Nine Inch Nails, New York's ism--lower case letters, please--have constructed a debut that's equal parts alternative and industrial. It's also big, bold, and dramatic. Singer/guitarist Andre Mistier, a Yale grad with a degree in comparative mythology, describes the group's inaugural effort as an exploration of "the animal and organic versus the technological and inorganic." (He's joined by Gerard Toriello on guitar, Leigh Battle on bass, and Mike Higgins on drums.) Never fear, the oft-maligned "concept album" tag doesn't apply, but the idea snakes its way through these 10 selections, especially the title track ("We've gone past fire, but not progressed/we’ve made more, but feel less"). Aside from NIN, ism have also been compared to Radiohead, but it's a description that doesn't quite fit. The American quartet exhibits an anthemic quality--a little like Audioslave--which the more elliptical British band doesn't share. Highlights include the soaring single "Breathe" and Pink Floyd-esque "Crazy Dream," which ends Monkey Underneath on a meditative note. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Product Description

GOING DEEP TO FIND THE MONKEY UNDERNEATH: N.Y. BASED INDIE BAND ism HITS EMOTIONAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL NERVES ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH ITS DYNAMIC MIX OF ROCK, ELECTRONICA, TRIP-HOP AND INDUSTRIAL SOUNDS

Favorably Compared To Nine Inch Nails and a "More Rockin’ Radiohead," Foursome Led By Yale Grad, Singer/Songwriter Andre Mistier Follows Its Success At College Radio (The Debut Album "Monkey Underneath" Hit #31 on CMJ’s Radio 200 Chart) With Rising Commercial Radio Single "Beside The Sun," Currently Being Spun on 84 Top 40, Alternative and Mainstream Rock Stations, Including 15 Radio & Records Monitored & Indicators * * * After Rocking Thousands Overseas At The European Music Day Festival Last Summer, ism Has Become a Huge Touring Sensation In The U.S.; Dates This Summer Include Nebraska’s Comstock Rock Festival (July 16), Where They’ll Share a Bill With Poison, Styx and Puddle of Mudd

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite albums of all time, March 14, 2006

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ffolkes (NJ) - See all my reviews

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"ism" is truly one of the best bands I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. And as such, "Monkey Underneath" is one of very, very few CDs that I can put on and love each and every track from start to finish. I first discovered "ism" in May 2005 when I saw them perform live at the venue I volunteer at. Ever since that day, I've been a huge fan of their unique and powerful music. Not only because it's great, but also because it invokes such deep emotions for anyone listening. Keep an eye on this band, they're sure to gain wide popularity.

In keeping with Amazon's guidelines, I won't put a direct link here. But should you wish to see photos I took of them live, you can google for "late night series december 2nd".

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Surprise, July 4, 2006

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I have been playing with the Pandora site for awhile now; it's a wonderful place to find new music. The site popped up a song from this CD and I instantly purchased a copy. It is a delightfully original and enjoyable disc from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and give it a listen!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great service., December 28, 2011

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I love Amazon for the simple fact that I never had to enter a store, paid less, and was very happy.