2007-03-11
Although uncanny resemblances to Pavement and Mogwai (at times) are apparent, Minmae create a sound that is generally their own, especially when they let the saxophone come to the forefront. Combining the usual rock outfit instruments with random bursts of short wave radio, Minmae can be quite ambient sonically, at times. However, they aren't all about the dynamic troughs, though. Look out for those crests, folks.VARIOUS ARTISTS
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TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT
Wrong Side of the Blues
DICKY JAMES AND THE BLUE FLAMES
Hard Rain
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LONG TIME COMING
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10,000 Feet Below
BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
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