Featured Artist - Mae

Now I know I have been pushing these bands, or artists on here. I'm sure a few of you click the links, listen to the music, and so forth.

The reason I have waited on talking about this band until now, is because I didn't believe they were for real. I got this album at the end of March, and now at mid April, it is still the only band I have listened to on my iPod since I got the album. Keep in mind, I only have 3 gigs left on my 40 gig iPod...I can review bands on this site for a lifetime. :)

So here we go.

Mae - The Everglow

Mae is the band. The Everglow is the album. Yes, they are both individual links. They both have their own sites. Who knows. Anyways. This album starts out with a Prologue, one of the more creative "extra" tracks on any album I have heard. The Prologue suggests you take out the booklet that came with the cd, and follow along. The booklet has incredible illustrations, and the lyrics to the album follow along like a story. As the songs play, I have realized that there isn't a single song on this album that I don't enjoy...that isn't catchy, that isn't packed full of harmonies, guitars, piano, strings...whatever you can imagine. It's audibly colorful. If this album had a taste, I would probably compare it to the flavored wallpaper in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" because every inch of it tastes different, but is equally enjoyed.

I can't get my point across any more than this (i'm only entitled to so many lame, out-of-context comparisons per day) without posting the album on the internet for you all to hear. So...follow this link and listen on their site:

MAE

This is a band that makes me truly say, "I can't believe my ears" because they are so great. Take a listen and PLEASE tell me what you think. I'd like to hear feedback on this so I know I'm not just crazy.

Be well, and keep rocking...
~JonnyUps

The Links

Mae (the band)
The Everglow (the album)
Tooth and Nail (the label)

Posted by JonnyUps at April 14, 2005 09:46 AM