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Concert Mon Jun 02 2008
I Love Math
Who doesn’t really? All of those numbers, symbols, equations, you throw in geometry, and it is a party on the page. All right, I know school is out, and no one wants to talk about math, but I think we can make an exception for a certain band out of Dallas, TX. I Love Math is a project combining three parts The Deathray Davies (bassist Jason Garner, keyboardist Andy Lester, front-man/guitarist John Dufilho) and one parts Old 97’s (drummer Philip Peeples). On their sophomore album, Getting To The Point Is Beside It (Glup Records 5/27/08), Dufilho has not only found the right combination of band members, but he has also discovered the formula for making a quality rock album.
That formula rests solely on the principle of “simplicity”. Dufilho (also the drummer for Apples in Stereo) had this to say about this principle “Mostly, I wanted to write and record a very straightforward album. I wanted it simple, to the point, and didn't want to hide behind effects pedals, distortion, studio tricks, or irony". This is further applied by the bands unwritten rule, “No Cymbals!”. So yes, there are rules, formulas, and principles involved but you can leave you calculators at home, and simply enjoy the product that is I Love Math.
[MP3] I Love Math - Some Bridges Are For Burning
You can catch I Love Math with Old 97’s and Hayes Carll at the Metro on Thursday, June 5th. Doors open at 7:30pm for this 18+ show and tickets are $22.