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February 28, 2006
Upcoming band finding formula to success
Mute Math is a four-piece band that started as a long distance collaborative project between Paul Meany of New Orleans, La. and Darren King of Springfield, Missouri. The band’s first EP, Reset, was released in 2004 on Teleprompt and went on to sell over 30,000 copies, a notable feat for a band with no national distribution. Mute Math is currently touring for their self-titled full-length debut album.
Mute Math is upbeat techno-pop-rock with quick tempos that are easy to jam out to.
The first time I listened to the album I was interested and impressed, and the second time I found myself singing along.
The album includes a good mix of musical endeavors. The twelve tracks include three instrumental pieces that are filled with a variety of beats and rhythms, while a few of the tracks are more up-tempo such as “Typical” and “Noticed,” as well as the first single, “Chaos.”
A few, though, are slower, such as the very pretty “Stare at the Sun.” Throughout the album, the compositions of the songs are complex and include many different instruments and schemes.
Their innocuous lyrics fit with the quick techno beats and define Mute Math as pop-punk. Although they are not exceptionally well written, the words have moments of eminence.
However, some of the lyrics, such as those from “Noticed” are thought-provoking. Lines like, “And all this time oblivious/to what you make so obvious,” are fantastic rhymes, considering they are coming from a pop-rock band.
On another note, Mute Math is considered a Christian band. I didn’t notice any Christian undertones present in their music, but it depends on how you listen.
Overall I enjoyed this album, and I can see that there will be much more to come from this group.
Mute Math is a self-released album and currently only available at their shows or second-hand online, but you can hear a few of the tracks at www.mutemath.com.
Posted by dwright at February 28, 2006 12:29 PM
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