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Album Mon Dec 14 2009
Honest Engines
It's hard to call a three track ep epic, but when you take in the full magnitude that the local trio Honest Engines radiate epic seems to fit. I mean we are not talking about the scope and sound of Arcade Fire, this band clearly has built sound that this full and lush and demands an audience. Perhaps it is the atmospheric guitar work of Marcus Maloney or the thunderous but precise drumming of Matt Hennessey, but no matter the formula these three young musicians have found something special. It was clear on their self-released debut Don't Talk of California and now that Chicago's Tandem Shop has released this charming ep the band will only set their sights higher.
Released last Tuesday, Captain's Log is the second release from the exciting new Tandem Shop label (formerly Thru & Thru). If you missed their first release you should check out Mr. Bear's These Machines and continue to support the local indie labels. The brain child if Sam McAllister, Tandem has an impressive and professional approach that will surely win you over.
You can download the ep for free from Tandem Shop, and you can catch Honest Engines at their CD release show Janaury 8th at The Abbey Pub.
