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Based in London, the indie rock quintet Absentee are comprised of Dan Michaelson (vocals, guitar), Melinda Bronstein (vocals, keyboards, melodica, glockenspiel), Babak Ganjei (guitar, lap steel), Laurie Earle (bass), and Jon Chandler (drums). The group signed to the Memphis Industries label and released its debut EP, Donkey Stock, in 2005. They followed up with the full-length album Schmotime,… Read more in Amazon's Absentee Store

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  • Audio CD (September 30, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: September 22, 2008
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Memphis Industries
  • ASIN: B001D7T3X4
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #856,170 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2008 release. Their fourth album is packed full of stories of love and loss, often told from an optimistic perspective and never short on dry humor. Produced by Nick Terry (Klaxons, Libertines) the Country-tinged music bounces along to the sound of lead singer Dan Michaelson's deep, raspy tones. 10 tracks including the single 'Boy, Did She Teach You Nothing?'. Memphis Industries.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Absent For Me!, September 30, 2009
By Katherine "Apparently I'm a Shopaholic" (Massachusetts/ Connecticut) - See all my reviews
I don't know where these guys come from, but... I'm glad that I found them. I don't know how long they've been around, but I'm glad that they're here.

Absentee brings together a deep bass male voice that reminds me of some cult 90s music. The back up vocals are assisted by a light & breathy female voice that truly makes the whole album sound harmonious and crisp. I find myself humming these songs long after I've shut them off.

I would describe this as definitely 90s inspired, some folk music in there too. When listening, I picture it raining outside, while I'm sitting inside, sipping a cup of tea and looking out the window at the fall foliage. Or, I could also totally listen to Absentee while driving. I find myself being transported by their music and I am able to think. This is TRUE music. Where the noise doesn't overpower their message in their songs.

The lyrics are very good, yet at times a bit... cute. Some would say corny even. But, I think it really goes with the entire package of the album anyway.

Relaxing, inspirational, meditational, etc. I can see this playing at a coffee shop or in a deserted bar. I listen to it while I'm working and/or writing. It really is addictive and so soothing- so unique even. I really really like it and am really really glad that I've found Absentee.

If you like 90s music, bits of folk music, piano, guitar, uniquely deep male voices, rainy days, and having the ability to THINK while you're just "chilling out", then this album is for you. No distractions, just pure and simple lyrics and music.
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