Underwater Cinematographer

The Most Serene Republic | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arts & Crafts
• ASIN: B0009S2T4S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,665 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The first entirely non-Broken Social Scene related signing for Arts & Crafts, Most Serene Republic are like their younger cousins from Milton, Ontario. A band who practice at the end of a dirt road and have lovingly sponged elements of indie rock from the last 15 years and made it their own--their sound is innocent and wide-eyed, raw and idealic. Rocking with a youthful spirit & optimism. Will be touring with Broken Social Scene.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Arts & Crafts has done it again!, July 12, 2005

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Brandon Hoaglin "kida2812" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Underwater Cinematographer (Audio CD)

Once again Arts & Crafts puts out a fantastic record. They are yet to disappoint. This is a very young and talented band, who's best days are to come. I would give this album 3.8 out of 5. It's very lush and atmospheric, much like Broken Social Scene and Stars. I can't believe within a few years Canada went from making some of the worst music to the best. If you like BSS, Stars, Metric, Apostle of Hustle, Feist, the Dears, and all the other similar Canadian bands than you should buy this record. Two things keeps this record from being perfect:
1) The clarity to the vocals isn't the greatest and doesn't always fit.
2) The Vocals sound too much like Death Cabe for Cutie/Postal Service (which I'm not a fan)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, February 2, 2006

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James (Neenah, WI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Underwater Cinematographer (Audio CD)

After being introduced to Broken Social Scene circa 'Bee Hives', I steadily turned into more and more of an indie/ post rock/ electronica junkie. That aside, I may be a bit biased.

But for the love of God, whats in the water in Canada? I have yet to find an Arts and Crafts band that I dislike. The Most Serene Republic is no exception. This band excels at both unique new sounds and a diverse repotoire. Listeners of Death Cab, The American Analog Set, or even some Arcade Fire will love the lyrical complexity and harmonies. At the same time, the use of simple building patterns and shout choruses sound like some pseudo Sigur Ros/ Modest Mouse approach. I must be honest, after reading the lyrics, I was a bit skeptical of what this group would sound like. After all, who knew that such a powerful song could come from a board game analogy? Regardless, this album is simply an incredible piece of work, and I would highly recommend it to anyone with tastes such as these. Soon enough, you'll find yourself driving down the highway late at night singin "III think, we all know the words!"....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experimental and fun., September 17, 2005

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Tyler Aldridge (St. Augustine, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Underwater Cinematographer (Audio CD)

I bought this CD after seeing an ad on Pitchfork for them.
I am a big fan of BSS, so I figured TMSR would be just as good.

And right I was.

Take BSS's experimental part, throw in a Ben Gibbard-ish sounding singer, some hand clapping and laughter, and you have The Most Serene Republic.
I look forward to hearing any future releases from them... very promising.