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Dr. Manhattan is a “rock” band from Wauconda Illinois. The band’s ever-shifting backstory- which depends on who you ask and when you ask it- juxtaposes itself naturally with their music, which is, truly, indefinable and has the overwhelming sense of perpetually evolving as it is played, both on and off the stage. The idea that it is, as Vombrack says, everything and nothing at the same time is showcased rather brilliantly on the band’s self-titled debut album (3/11/08), which was written and recorded prior to signing with Vagrant Records in June of 2007 (and even includes the first song the band ever wrote, “The Party’s Opinion”).
The album, an ear-bending experience that good-naturedly shoves its listener through a sonic landscape that transforms and surprises at every turn, is an amalgam of styles, sounds and emotions. “The only common element in the songs is that we wrote them,” explains singer and guitarist Matt Engers. “We try not to repeat ourselves as best we can. We try to touch all corners of the creative world.”
The world of Dr. Manhattan revolves from the raucous, in-your-face melodies of album opener “Big Chomper, Big Chomper,” an introductory track that reveals the band’s skill for drawing intrigue and beauty out of the depths of cacophony, to the lighter, eclectic “Claims Should Echo,” where hooks emerge from places one would never expect them to hide, to the soaring, admirably lovely “Gunpowder: A Ballet,” a song that blossoms with hushed emotion and layers propulsive guitars with graceful keys. The record, which should absolutely be heard as a whole rather than a collection of songs on a disc, dances through high and low, loud and soft, callous and delicate with not-so-reckless abandon, shattering preconceived notions.
The world of Dr. Manhattan revolves from the raucous, in-your-face melodies of album opener “Big Chomper, Big Chomper,” an introductory track that reveals the band’s skill for drawing intrigue and beauty out of the depths of cacophony, to the lighter, eclectic “Claims Should Echo,” where hooks emerge from places one would never expect them to hide, to the soaring, admirably lovely “Gunpowder: A Ballet,” a song that blossoms with hushed emotion and layers propulsive guitars with graceful keys. The record, which should absolutely be heard as a whole rather than a collection of songs on a disc, dances through high and low, loud and soft, callous and delicate with not-so-reckless abandon, shattering preconceived notions.
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alexpeter9595 wrote:
I really wanted to help them out on Kickstarter but didn't have any money, then once I DO have money I see it's over. Damn. :/ EITHER WAY THEY'RE GIVING AWAY THE NEW ALBUM FREE ON BANDCAMP TODAY, GO GET IT! http://drmanhattan.bandcamp.com/
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Audiobinge wrote:
Someone leave a shout when you get your records in the mail!
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R-Chizzle14 wrote:
Cannot wait to get my vinyl - I signed up for kickstarter just to help these guys out - worth every penny.
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fuckzack wrote:
can not wait for vinyl blingage.
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Audiobinge wrote:
Project was funded successfully and the band put a good dent in recording costs for another record. They may put up another kickstarter page but at the least we'll see a few new songs and a vinyl pressing of their self titled album.
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Audiobinge wrote:
Looks like the guys are going to work on a new album: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drmanhattan/dr-manhattan-goes-vinyl/posts/150825
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Audiobinge wrote:
Project was funded! The self titled will be released on vinyl and If more money is raised the band will record another full length album. "if we DOUBLE our goal in that time, we will record a new album for you all! Here's the scoop: We need $3,000 to record a new full-length album, so if the Kickstarter page hits $6,000 by December 21st we will record a brand new full-length album in the beginning of 2012." more details here! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drmanhattan/dr-manhattan-goes-vinyl/posts
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Audiobinge wrote:
$39 dollars to go!
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fuckzack wrote:
just donated, oh yeahh.
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Audiobinge wrote:
"$2,301 PLEDGED OF $3,000 GOAL" and with 20 days to do. Spread the word you guys, maybe we can reach 3,000 by the end of today!
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fuckzack wrote:
v just saw that. friggin' pumped.
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Audiobinge wrote:
If the kickstarter page makes it plus some the guys said: "We need $3,000 to record a new full-length album, so if the Kickstarter page hits $6,000 by December 21st we will record a brand new full-length album in the beginning of 2012." Pretty cool. More details here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drmanhattan/dr-manhattan-goes-vinyl/posts
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Audiobinge wrote:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drmanhattan/dr-manhattan-goes-vinyl
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R-Chizzle14 wrote:
@fuckzack - I sure hope that's true, I can deal with a hiatus, but they made some awesome music and must return someday! At least here's hoping, no matter how faint it is
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Audiobinge wrote:
"On May 13, 2011, Dr. Manhattan reunited to play at the E.S. Jungle in Indianapolis, Indiana for Piradical Productions' annual Punk Rock Prom." Wikipedia
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stathistate wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PDla7od6Pc
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krustkrust92e wrote:
Im glad i go to see them live before they broke up. I don't get it the self title was so good D:
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fuckzack wrote:
Hiatus.
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nickolaseverett wrote:
so wait, DMan is back?
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moonra-zk wrote:
Love the remixer, have to listen to the band.
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Audiobinge tagged Dr. Manhattan with ‘in vinyl collection’. December 2011
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