Armistice
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| Anointed by Alternative Press as 'the #1 band you need to see live before you die,' eclectic and inspired electro-alt MUTEMATH scored in late 2008 with 'Spotlight' (#1 Billboard Hot Singles Sales for two weeks) on the soundtrack album to Twilight. The track now also appears on the group's second album, Armistice. Produced by Dennis Herring (Modest Mouse, Elvis Costello, The Hives), Armistice melds moments of beauty with big hooks and booming vocals. Challenging the limitations of alt-rock, MUTEMATH has rightly earned a reputation as one of modern music's most daring young groups. |
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 A Fantastic Sophomore Effort |
| Review Date: August 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: I'm a Radio-Head, this place i call home |
| This is one of the most quietly anticipated albums this year I think. And it pays off well. Armistice begins with "The Nerve," a fun, heavy rock song with a chorus of "Set it in fire!" Sure to be a winner at live shows. It's a perfect way to start off the album: with a song that sounds like you're having fun recording it. The next song, "Backfire," is slightly by the books but is saved by Darren King's incredible drumming and Greg Hill's sparse guitar riffs. The third song, "Clipping," may be my favorite song on the entire album. It's a perfect blend of everything MuteMath does well. Rhythmic-drumming, incredible singing, pulsing bass, beautiful pieces layered on top. The next two songs worth mentioning are "No Response" and "Pins and Needles." "No Response" is a slow-rhythm pop song with toasty-warm vocals and hip-hop drums. There's a particularly wonderful part towards the middle of the song: after the first chorus, the organs cut out to reveal a softly-played piano part subtly-tweaked with what sounds like a pitch-shifter. "Pins and Needles" begins sounding like a real subtle salute to dubstep before Paul cuts the pitter-patter drums with beautiful vocals. Piano joins the arrangement during the chorus and the song almost takes a turn for In Rainbows-era Radiohead with incredible drumbeats and a hauntingly beautiful string arrangement at the end. "Goodbye" may be the biggest misstep on the album. It's a little much with its blend of Coldplay piano and almost-Middle Eastern string part towards the end. But it's still enjoyable, which is a big part of why this album works. Then comes the biggest save of the album. "Odds." I found myself trying to find the beat my first few times through. I absolutely love the rhythm in this song. And the way the snare and handclaps come in on following choruses... it's incredible and it's never overboard. One of the neatest parts of the song is realizing that there are ghostly "oooohs" going on in the background throughout the whole song. "Armistice" is another prime part of the album. Handclaps, sick drumming, and an extremely fun guitar part open up the song before it quiets down for the verse where the best part of the song is revealed: the bass. Roy Mitchell-Cardenas' superb bass on this album shines through particularly well on this song. It's going to be incredible seeing them perform this live. "Lost Year" being the only ballad on the album, "Burden" had to be all about energy. It's this album's "Break the Same." It builds on a real steady drumbeat, explodes into a drum solo and then gets extremely calm before slowly building up once more, adding layers and layers of sound and drum parts before Darren just breaks free of his restraints and lets loose on his drumkit, solidifying his place as one of music's best drummers. It's a wonderful sophomore effort and gets 5 out of 5 stars from me (since I can't put 4.5 out of 5 stars). |
Every now and then
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| Review Date: August 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Brent, DFW, TX |
| Every now and then a band will come along that brings a fresh outlook on the musical spectrum. Mutemath is one of those bands. In 2006 their self titled album hit the mass media with a quick one two. Three years later they come back with Armistice and knock everyone out. I can honestly say that there is nothing out there that sounds so original. Mutemath does a tremendous job of getting your attention with their opening track The Nerve. They continue to pull you through an technicolor ride. The closing track Architecture leaves one with a wonderful after taste in your mouth. All in all this might be the best CD to come out in 2009. Everyone should give this album a spin just to hear a unique product that doesn't disappoint. |
Well worth the wait!
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| Review Date: August 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Matt Baumann, Missouri |
| Mutemath is such an amazing and talented band. Ive been waiting for this CD to come out for so long.... and it was well worth the wait! The album is a great mix of fast upbeat songs and some great slow ballads! The album is great all the way through! It wont be leaving my CD player for a long time! I cant wait to see them on tour in October!!!!!! |
Convinced
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| Review Date: August 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. olejarczyk, Hollywood |
I'm convinced of a few things. First being that this album is a great step for future MM material. I didn't want another TYPICAL and we sure as heck didn't get it on this album. This album is completely different from Self Titled and it's a good thing. I would call this album a "Grower". Personally I liked it from the get go, but it gets stronger with each spin. There are so many different genres of music on this I can't decide if that's a good thing or not. Ultimately I think ARMISTICE has a little bit of something for everyone.
The second thing I'm convinced of, after reading multiple reviews across the web, is that people don't like this album because they wanted MuteMath to stay Christian. They've openly stated they're not a Christian band, I don't care what their roots are. So get over it. To blast a band because their not praising God anymore i ridiculous.
This is a fantastic sophomore effort which will make for some fantastic live renditions. And let's be honest, it's all about the live show when it comes to MuteMath.
(4.5 out of 5 because some of the lyrics are kind of weak in certain spots) |
Love, love, love it!
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| Review Date: August 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Trainer, pennsylvania |
| This is a great release! There isn't a song on this album that I didn't enjoy - well worth it. I was excited to hear some phenomenal drumming again, and thrilled to hear horns! My only possible criticism, would be that the tempo stayed relatively the same throughout. Normally this would have bothered me, but the tracks were so good I simply didn't care. Buy and enjoy! |
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