Mary Timony Band – The Shapes We Make (CD)
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Mary Timony spent the '90s as the driving force behind Helium, one of the most underrated guitar bands of that era, before carving out a singular solo path that drew as much from medieval folk and fantasy literature as from indie rock. By the time she assembled the band configuration captured here, she had already built a devoted following among listeners who prize genuine musical curiosity over trend-chasing. The Shapes We Make finds her in full command of that hard-won language.
Their Kill Rock Stars debut represents the latest stage in the evolution of one of the most important voices in underground music. Flowing from the mystic prog-laced veins that have informed her art for the past decade, this record builds upon the stark rebellious austerity of 2005's EX HEX and imbues it with warmth and formidable urgency. Equal parts clairvoyance and virtuosity, Mary and her musicians paint in broad strokes a vivid landscape of colorful musical shapes. Much more than a gifted crafter of melody, Timony is a talented multi-instrumentalist, recording among other things, intricately layered keyboards, banjos, analog synths, viola, the mellotron and vintage Casio PT1.
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UPC: 759656046923
Label: Kill Rock Stars
Release Date: 5.8.07
Format: CD