Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros

by Ida on July 29, 2009

Janglin by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (Download)

Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (Download)

40 Day Dream by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (Download)

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 Alex Ebert (former frontman of Ima Robot) has a new persona and a new band to go with it. Now he's Edward Sharpe and has cohort of at least ten other musicians that make up the Magnetic Zeros. The band has been big on the L.A. scene for a while, with their danceable folk-rock tunes and apparently a lively stage presence. One might expect sloppiness from a band that rolls that deep, but their sound is surprisingly polished. Their songs are lighthearted and rollicking with an added fullness that comes from unexpected elements like brass instruments, a chorus of backup vocals, and sometimes even whistling. These are from their debut album "Up From Below."

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Comments

With 3 decades of mostly corporate-yawning, mind-numbing, soul-zapping "notes", what a joy to hear Sharpe's new sound. I've come to accept the 3 decades and basically lost interest in listening to anything "new" as it is all the same, with a different title. Glad David Letterman had them on.
- Lc
I heard "Home" for the first time a month ago & fell in love with it. It is so different from the cliche' pop songs of today and is the most refreshing song to come along in a while.
- J Derick Perry
Thank God for Them--They made my year---Music needs to step it up---They are a giant step---a gang of goodness---truly refreshing!
- Jimmy Dowd
I had no idea how to approach this before—now I’m locked and laeodd.
- Katty

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