Monday, September 23, 2019

“Manic Upswings” by Miniature Tigers - A Song Feature


     The guitar is aligned with characteristics of Robert Smith (The Cure), but the vocal approach clearly distinguishes “Manic Upswings.” The guitar attracted our attention; then, the tempo and vocals ensured continued engagement.

     Miniature Tigers is formed of Charlie Brand (lead vocals, guitar), Rick Schaier (keyboards and guitar), Algernon Quashie (guitar), and Brandon Lee (bass guitar). They are based in Brooklyn, New York, but their Facebook page identifies their “hometown” as LA, NY and AZ.

     “Manic Upswings” by Miniature Tigers


     An adjustment:
We posted a song that wasn’t reposted by Hype Machine for reasons unrelated to Hype Machine ("our bad"). To give the song its due promotion, here is information regarding “Dark Days” by Huw & The Greater Good. The original post is available at CLICK HERE

     “Dark Days” begins with soft-spoken vocals that urge an upward volume adjustment. Later, the appeal of the song prompts a second upward adjustment. More importantly, “Dark Days” is constructed to withstand the test of time, since the song’s powerful foundation supports less apparent features that are discoverable with repeated listening. For example, early in the song, shortly after the lyrics state, “Forgive me for what I have done,” a church-ready organ joins the rhythmic guitar and the description of being “saved” (from my dark days).

     The song from Huw & The Greater Good is not a religious revelation. But “Dark Days” is Soulful and somewhat confessional. Among their influences, the band lists Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. “Dark Days” does reflect that influence; still, it is more aligned with the powerfully presented self-realization of “S.O.B.” by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.

     “Dark Days” by Huw & The Greater Good


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