Music Under Fire

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It’s true that we have a slight bias towards instrumental rock, but we won't let that get in the way of honestly recommending such a great upcoming band as The Calm Blue Sea. These five guys call home to Austin, Texas, which seems to be the birthplace of great instrumental, post-rock that we've been discovering over the years. You might also recall another band that we enjoy from this same town in Texas, but we'll leave that to the wayside for now.

What The Calm Blue Sea has up on everyone else is not only their stellar intermingling melodies, but they may be the first post-rock band that has arrived on the scene including a piano in the mix. Their self-titled album, which dropped towards the end of last year, has already made big impressions with each new listener, drawing attention from one of our favorite Indie radio stations WOXY out of Cincinnati.

The Calm Blue Sea features only six tracks, but they average out to about 7 minutes and 45 seconds per song. It’s what makes The Calm Blue Sea so wonderful to listen to: No limits on repetition or melodies. Each one of these tracks are beautifully constructed and movie like when experienced. The flow from one track to the next makes the 46 minute debut a gem to hear in its entirety. If there's one album you may have missed from 2008 that we haven't caught yet, we highly recommend The Calm Blue Sea's self-titled debut!

You can purchase their self-titled album through their website. If you enjoyed The Calm Blue Sea, we also recommend This Will Destroy You.

MP3: The Calm Blue Sea - The Rivers That Run Beneath This City (buy)


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