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Atlanta, Georgia (2004 – present)
Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band which formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2004. The group is currently composed of rhythm guitarist, singer/songwriter Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist and percussionist Chris Freeman, bassist Jonathan Corley and drummer Tim Very. Former drummer Jeremiah Edmond parted ways with the band in January 2010 to focus on his family as well as running the band’s record label, Favorite Gentlemen. The band has released three albums - 2006’s I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child, 2009’s Mean Everything To Nothing and 2011’s Simple Math.
Manchester Orchestra originated in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. They are named after the English City Manchester, a place rich in musical history (The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Joy Division, Oasis, New Order, Happy Mondays). Feeling increasingly alienated at his “small-town-Georgia, Christian high school”, Hull became so frustrated that he spent his senior year studying at home. Early in their career, the band recorded an album entitled Nobody Sings Anymore. However, it was never released due to the shift in the band’s musical direction and personal changes undergone following its recording. The band stated that “the band that made the record was different to the band now.” Some of the tracks written for the album were released instead on the EP You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs a Good Editor.
Following You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs a Good Editor, Manchester Orchestra recorded and released their debut album I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child. This album gained the attention of the music industry, and eventually led to their signing with Canvasback.
Manchester Orchestra originated in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. They are named after the English City Manchester, a place rich in musical history (The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Joy Division, Oasis, New Order, Happy Mondays). Feeling increasingly alienated at his “small-town-Georgia, Christian high school”, Hull became so frustrated that he spent his senior year studying at home. Early in their career, the band recorded an album entitled Nobody Sings Anymore. However, it was never released due to the shift in the band’s musical direction and personal changes undergone following its recording. The band stated that “the band that made the record was different to the band now.” Some of the tracks written for the album were released instead on the EP You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs a Good Editor.
Following You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs a Good Editor, Manchester Orchestra recorded and released their debut album I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child. This album gained the attention of the music industry, and eventually led to their signing with Canvasback.
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FinalPizzaHut wrote:
Simple Math is one of the top 50 albums of 2011! http://watchthetapes.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/top-50-albums-of-2011/
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Zeleii wrote:
Simple Math is absolutely fantastic one of the best 2011 albums.
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shadwell420 wrote:
SIMPLE MATH=best album of 2011 hands down
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sfish521 wrote:
I've been so wrapped up in Simple Math that I almost forgot how much I loved I Can Feel a Hot One. Listened for the first time in months, absolutely amazing.
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victorsick wrote:
anyone can speak with moderation to change the picture?
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Ri-pie wrote:
Simple Math finally grew on me [2]
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themorningson wrote:
You told me this has always been worth living, but what's really worth living anymore?
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bnmcrlpgcesoty wrote:
Amazing new album.
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karolynejones wrote:
mais um motivo para não perder Lollapalooza
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illbeok_ wrote:
lolla br <3
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caiquecapel19 wrote:
I've been addicted to these guys. Their songs are simply amazing. Can't wait to see them in Lollapalooza Brazil.
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GestateReality wrote:
If you liked Simple Math, or haven't checked it out yet, you can find it on our comprehensive top 100 Albums of 2011 list @http://k-v-l-t.blogspot.com/2012/01/maxs-top-albums-of-2011-part-two-75-51.html
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pedrooi wrote:
Simple Math is an amazing song, can't wait to hear it live at Lollapalooza Br
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Lollapalooza Brazil!!! thank you thank you guys [2]
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fernandowisse wrote:
Lollapalooza Brazil!!! thank you thank you guys
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hey_buddy wrote:
can't believe they're going to play at lollapalooza brazil. that's so awesome, never thought I'd see them live!
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vitorpovoa wrote:
lollapalooza brasil, thank you so much
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What a shit picture
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Sounds dumb, nice work.
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