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Product Details

  • Audio CD (January 22, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: January 22, 2008
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Ato Records / Red
  • ASIN: B00110K5XK
  • Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,836 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The Whigs are proud to announce the release of their ATO Records debut album, MISSION CONTROL. Set for a January 22, 2008 release, this confident collection of songs follows up the band's self-released / self-financed album, GIVE `EM ALL A BIG FAT LIP, which caught the attention of many, including Rolling Stone Magazine who declared the Athens GA three-piece "the best unsigned band in America." The Whigs spent most of 2006 and 2007 on the road winning over fans and critics with their full throttle alternative pop / rock which NPR hailed as a perfect combination of "the gravelly rock of The Replacements with the off-kilter pop of Guided By Voices." Eager to record their ATO debut, The Whigs entered the legendary Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, CA with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith). Sonically superior to anything the band has recorded to date, MISSION CONTROL is an album jam-packed with infectious melodies and dynamic rhythms. The urgency of opening track "Like A Vibration" knocks over the listener with a roaring attack of guitars, while "Production City" combines a dancing bass line over machine gun tight rhythms. Julian Dorio is a staple throughout, but on the soon to be anthem "Right Hand on My Heart," Dorio's playing makes it evident why Esquire Magazine named him "Drummer of the Year" in 2007. The Whigs will spend the rest of 2007 on the road gearing up for the release of MISSION CONTROL.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rousing album, February 6, 2008
By Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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Let me state upfront that I had never heard of the Whigs (not to be confused obviously with the now defunct Afghan Whigs) until I heard one of their songs recently on WOXY, the indie-rock internet-only station ("BAM!! The Future of Rock and Roll!"), and really liked what I heard, so I decided to check them out. The Athens, GA band is fronted by singer-guitarist-song writer Parker Gispert, with Julian Dorio on drums, and supplemented by a number of hired guns for bass and other instruments. This is the band's second album.

"Mission Control" (11 tracks, 37 min.) starts off with a blazing "Like a Vibration", a short take-no-prisoners track that immediately grabs your attention. The sound of the band immistakebly reminds you of the Replacements. The first half of the album is superb, with gems like "Production City" and the best track of the album "Right Hand On My Heart", with a hard charging drum beat evetually joined by crashing electric guitars. The middle of the album brings a few pensive tunes, including a beautiful "1000 Wives". The second half of the album falters a bit, but "I Got Ideas" and the title track, which closes the album, are quite nice.

These guys are a breath of fresh air on the indie-rock scene. "Mission Control" is a rousing album, pure and simple. Looking forward to catch the Whigs in concert at some point. Meanwhile, this album is highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An early contender for best rock album of 2008, February 4, 2008
i stumbled on this cd by reading a rave review. I am amazed at the scope of this 37 minute masterpiece. I hear The Who, Green day, Radiohead, Replacements, yet it is all Whigs. By the third listen you are singing along and once again remember the joy of truly great rock music. They will be talked about much more in the coming year and beyond. Grab it now and Whig Out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Whigs WOW, January 19, 2009
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Catch them now before they figure it out and everyone you know is saying how much they love them and you have to go to the balcony to see them live. Heavy rotation material. Front to back. Solid effort and a dot on the map.
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5.0 out of 5 stars effin great album
I fricken love this band! The whole album, every song is worth multiple listens to over and over again. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites this year
Fabulous hooked filled album. In fact, "Right Hand On My Heart" hooked me. Brings to mind Guided By Voices, The Replacements and A.M. Wilco.
Published 8 months ago by Robert Been

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what Rock and Roll is meant to be
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not great
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
I saw these fellas perform in Buffalo, and their live show was absolutely solid. The CD is, on the whole, a good listen. It gets off to a rockin' start with "Like a Vibration. Read more
Published 16 months ago by David J. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars No Sophomore Slump on this Album
With "Mission Control," The Whigs have built on the solid foundation established by "Give'em All a Big Fat Lip. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Roberto H

5.0 out of 5 stars The way others should have gone...
This is a great album. This is the kind of album that encourages people to support live music. I can't help but wonder why there aren't more bands who can be tuneful and rock at... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Cluchey

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