Why There Are Mountains

Cymbals Eat Guitars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 29, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sister's Den Records
• ASIN: B002MT3B8K
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,717 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I head them first!, February 14, 2009

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HeyG (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why There Are Mountains (MP3 Download)

Excellent debut by this young group of alt-indie rockers. Sounds remind you of a cross between early Pavement with a mix of early Modest Mouse and their own blend of original songs, lyrics and other instruments leave you wanting more than the nine songs on this album. As 2009 looks to be a great year for music, this one is already near the top. I look forward to seeing them live.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Off-center but intruiging debut album, December 27, 2009

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Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why There Are Mountains (Audio CD)

New York-based indie-band Cymbals Eat Guitars (what a great band name!) was formed only last year by singer-songwriter Jason D'Agostino, and already the band is making quite a name for itself. The first song release by the band, "Share" (2008), created an immediate critical buzz, and the band hasn't looked back since. This is their (independently released and self-produced) debut album.

"Why There Are Mountains" (9 tracks; 45 min.) brings a a delicious, off-center, take on indie rock. Modest Mouse and Pavement/Stephen Malkmus have been mentioned most frequently when describing the sounds of CEG, and I can certainly see certain elements of that, in particular the Malkmus post-Pavement output. Opener "...And the Hazy Sea" is my favorite track on here, an epic 6+ min. roller-coaster between instrumental passages, soft interludes and howling parts. Other highlights include "Indiana", the earlier-mentioned "Share" (another 7+ min. epic), and the dreamy "What Dogs See". The short "Living North" is the most conventional song on here. In all, this album is quite pleasant from start to finish, and at 45 min. it clips by in no time.

I was supposed to see CEG in concert for the first time a few months ago in September at the Monolith music festival at the Red Rocks near Denver. Alas, the interest in the band was so fierce that I couldn't even get into the auditorium where they were performing, a major disappointment for me. Finally, if you wonder where you can hear these guys, check out WOXY (BAM! The Future of Rock and Roll), the internet-only station that brings the best indie-music in the country, bar none. Meanwhile, "Why There Are Mountains" is an intruiging debut album and I can't wait to see where Cymbas Eat Guitars go from here.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, October 27, 2009

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A. Marshall (Dothan, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why There Are Mountains (Audio CD)

This band was introduced to me by a friend, and as soon as i heard "...and the Hazy Sea", I was interested. Vocals are reminiscent of early Modest Mouse and Joan of Arc. Their sound is rich and layered, upbeat yet mellow, simplistic and intricate, and doesn't sound over produced. Highlights include: ..."and the Hazy Sea, Some Trees, Indiana, Wind Phoenix, and Living North". This is one of those bands that gets you excited about music again. highly recommanded!