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There is more than one band named CANON.
1)Los Angeles based CANON was influenced by 70s rock titans like King Crimson, Yes and Jethro Tull, yet their sound is also reminiscent of contemporary trailblazers such as Radiohead, Muse and Explosions in the Sky. Throughout their debut album, “Wide Awake,” released in February 2007 by Corporate Records, the listener hears this wide range of influences, but should enjoy the fact the band doesn’t come off sounding like another copycat. Instead, they bring their own original sound ranging from slow and smooth, almost eerie, to vibrant and upbeat tempos that listeners sometimes find all in the same song.
For example, track two’s “Don’t Trust the Teachers” is reminiscent of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2,” but Canon has their own unique edge with tempo shifting throughout the song’s authority-defying message. From their haunting title track, “Wide Awake” to “SOS” with its hard, robotic groove, the album should not disappoint anyone looking for something a little off the beaten track.
Co-produced with Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, Ima Robot, Medicine), “Wide Awake” is touted as ethereal and atmospheric one moment, and abrasive and vibrant the next; which, makes for a wild ride. They lure you in slowly, build you up with a crescendo tempo and then bring you back down to earth, leaving you fully satisfied with the result. Each song tells a story, usually in five minutes or less, but you never feel like something is missing.
1)Los Angeles based CANON was influenced by 70s rock titans like King Crimson, Yes and Jethro Tull, yet their sound is also reminiscent of contemporary trailblazers such as Radiohead, Muse and Explosions in the Sky. Throughout their debut album, “Wide Awake,” released in February 2007 by Corporate Records, the listener hears this wide range of influences, but should enjoy the fact the band doesn’t come off sounding like another copycat. Instead, they bring their own original sound ranging from slow and smooth, almost eerie, to vibrant and upbeat tempos that listeners sometimes find all in the same song.
For example, track two’s “Don’t Trust the Teachers” is reminiscent of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2,” but Canon has their own unique edge with tempo shifting throughout the song’s authority-defying message. From their haunting title track, “Wide Awake” to “SOS” with its hard, robotic groove, the album should not disappoint anyone looking for something a little off the beaten track.
Co-produced with Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, Ima Robot, Medicine), “Wide Awake” is touted as ethereal and atmospheric one moment, and abrasive and vibrant the next; which, makes for a wild ride. They lure you in slowly, build you up with a crescendo tempo and then bring you back down to earth, leaving you fully satisfied with the result. Each song tells a story, usually in five minutes or less, but you never feel like something is missing.
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xcrackerx wrote:
vegan straight edge band
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thejackyl wrote:
when are we getting a new album?
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Alberto_Galevan wrote:
Высший класс! Ехал в поезде и слушал-слушал...)
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Hiresdes wrote:
You guys should tour to promote the album
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canevrim wrote:
don't trust the teachers vs knives out :)
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dunkelengel wrote:
I love Master! I love your music :3
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stillenchanted wrote:
don't trust the teachers is awesome =]
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fluidvirgo wrote:
I actually ran into two of the bandmembers selling their album on Hollywood bvd, LA while I was on holiday there last summer. I just had to buy it. I told them the singer sounded like Thom Yorke with a Pink Floyd/Yes background, don't know if they were pleased to hear that, especially because I've seen that comparison being made a lot of times. But I'm glad I bought the album, great songs!
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zEnder1241z wrote:
love this band. alive is a great song.
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may_nothing wrote:
классно! yeah, great album!
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amprok wrote:
the vegan sxe band from philly was sickkkkkk. word.
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Denkaa wrote:
Прекрасная музыка!! Я в восторге просто))
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Draomere wrote:
I'm really digging Don't Trust the Teachers.
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Petrucha wrote:
'Wide Awake' is a lovely album!
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jarvolt wrote:
Wow, this band is actually pretty good. I did a Google site-search on purevolume for King Crimson (because their normal search sucks) and this was among the results. Will have to look into this band more later.
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corporaterecord wrote:
I've got a couple powershots
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