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There is a fragility coating the sweeping songs of The Soldier Thread; it’s scrawled on every measure and delicately interwoven with each chilling harmony. It’s a sound that creeps into the room with a wispy ambiance, allowing for a tangible vulnerability. But suddenly, each calculated melody comes crashing together, and the dynamic shifts. The sound begins to swell with a vibrant chorus, and the fragility gives way into something more powerful, more meaningful. For The Soldier Thread, this comes as second nature. For the rest of us, it comes as breathtaking.
“Mend Your Heart With Soldier Thread”. So goes the mantra of the Austin-based quintet. Their songs are saturated in the themes of unrequited love, driven by vibrant transitions and haunting atmospheres. The result is part Stars, part Explosions in the Sky, dabbling equally in indie pop bliss and post-rock poignancy. Depending on your perspective, it’s either the sound of a heart breaking, or of one being put back together.
The Soldier Thread’s unofficial formation was in the quiet rooms of songwriter/pianist/guitarist Justin McHugh and guitarist Todd Abels in Austin, Texas. After recruiting violist/singer Patricia Lynn and drummer Drew Van Diver, the group found its footing; filling up the tracks that would make up their demo EP Fevers and Fireworks (they would later add bassist Chance Gilmore). The talent of the band was evident on the EP, and when people started taking notice The Soldier Thread was given the opportunity to record their debut full-length, Shapes, with one caveat: they wanted to do it right.
“Mend Your Heart With Soldier Thread”. So goes the mantra of the Austin-based quintet. Their songs are saturated in the themes of unrequited love, driven by vibrant transitions and haunting atmospheres. The result is part Stars, part Explosions in the Sky, dabbling equally in indie pop bliss and post-rock poignancy. Depending on your perspective, it’s either the sound of a heart breaking, or of one being put back together.
The Soldier Thread’s unofficial formation was in the quiet rooms of songwriter/pianist/guitarist Justin McHugh and guitarist Todd Abels in Austin, Texas. After recruiting violist/singer Patricia Lynn and drummer Drew Van Diver, the group found its footing; filling up the tracks that would make up their demo EP Fevers and Fireworks (they would later add bassist Chance Gilmore). The talent of the band was evident on the EP, and when people started taking notice The Soldier Thread was given the opportunity to record their debut full-length, Shapes, with one caveat: they wanted to do it right.
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| FULL TRACK Swings | 3:43 | |
| FULL TRACK I Won't Stop You | 3:39 |
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SexWithMinors wrote:
fantastic band
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jamagic wrote:
Fractions <3
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xxxacid_kissxxx wrote:
thank you blue october for making me aware of this band. good stuff [2]
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comastar wrote:
thank you blue october for making me aware of this band. good stuff
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FillipeCardoso wrote:
come to Brazil ,plz
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apiazza wrote:
You gotta see them live. Awesome concert!
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Raghurama wrote:
IN Spades !
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Raghurama wrote:
Try Balmorhea !
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FillipeCardoso wrote:
love <3
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foofighter2 wrote:
it's beautiful
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samycze wrote:
wonderful
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Deimuz wrote:
their music is just amazing...one of the bands that i most listen right now..;) is there any similar bands?
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GreenMus wrote:
incredible music! fantastic combination of female vocals, post-rock guitars and unique atmosphere!
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markz_gestalt wrote:
Well, Hard to find it here in Brazil ;(
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_Earthy_ wrote:
it's love
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fing3rs wrote:
The evolution of post-rock to a more accessible form - complete success with their latest album "In Spades". The influence is still there, clearly, but it is not caging them, nor tying their musical landscapes down. http://www.amazon.com/In-Spades-Explicit/product-reviews/B003WQOXIY/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
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Untagged from "under 2000 listeners" at 2073 listeners. It will take a while for the change to show.
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G-KnUckLeZ wrote:
<3
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OhmyStrogg wrote:
wow new album is even better
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one80 wrote:
New album is nice =)
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Update 2.26.10: So much to tell you...
26 Feb 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/thesoldierthread
Hello all,Boy do have we have a lot to tell you...First,
wanted to thank everyone again who came out to Stubb’s in January.
The show was a huge success and it was all because of you, and we
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Tante_07, DasBerryBell, SickDeathCity and 1 other person added The Soldier Thread to their libraries. Tuesday evening
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