we both wait for nothing.
I suppose it was only a matter of time before Unique Chique made their way into my ears and built a nest all up in there. The Chicago-based quartet are friends with no one is awake pals Them, Roaringtwenties, and have earned the praise and respect of Rainer Maria, Colossal, and Bob Nanna of Braid, Hey Mercedes and The City on Film. Bob Nanna has said of Unique Chique, "Think Jeff Buckley singing for the Sea And Cake. Yeah, it's that good!"
Though I have made my way to Unique Chique's MySpace page, their impact wasn't felt until listening to their latest seven songs, Ethica, which the band graciously sent me this week. Their sound is really pretty moving in a sinking way. Melodic and textured, profound and honest, driving and hypnotic, Ethica hosts subtly jazzy melodic guitar hooks and pounding forward-moving rhythms. With self-proclaimed influences (Radiohead, Rainer Maria, U2, Hum, American Football) that can be heard, Unique Chique is creating original music with more power than you may originally give it credit. Several listens are a must, so I suggest heading to their MySpace and listening to three songs from their 2005 LP. You should additionally give due consideration to purchasing It Never Fails Forever. Their latest EP is incredibly worthwhile, but may just leave you wanting more (in length, strictly speaking).
Unique Chique's "Long Dead Naomi"
from Ethica
IF x=27, THEN 4[(x + 10) / 2] = DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
Decibully's "Like A Child on X-mas Day"
Though I have made my way to Unique Chique's MySpace page, their impact wasn't felt until listening to their latest seven songs, Ethica, which the band graciously sent me this week. Their sound is really pretty moving in a sinking way. Melodic and textured, profound and honest, driving and hypnotic, Ethica hosts subtly jazzy melodic guitar hooks and pounding forward-moving rhythms. With self-proclaimed influences (Radiohead, Rainer Maria, U2, Hum, American Football) that can be heard, Unique Chique is creating original music with more power than you may originally give it credit. Several listens are a must, so I suggest heading to their MySpace and listening to three songs from their 2005 LP. You should additionally give due consideration to purchasing It Never Fails Forever. Their latest EP is incredibly worthwhile, but may just leave you wanting more (in length, strictly speaking).
Unique Chique's "Long Dead Naomi"
from Ethica
IF x=27, THEN 4[(x + 10) / 2] = DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
Decibully's "Like A Child on X-mas Day"
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1 Comments:
Them, Roaring Twenties just didn't do it for me live. The music was complex and such, but it was lifeless. Maybe their disc is different, or maybe I'm remembering a different band. I just keep hearing about them lately.
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