If I made a list of bands that
I passively enjoy it would definitely have Maritime on it. I don't
really have a particular reason as to why I seem to only find interest in
their singles and not their albums, but I'm excited to see if their upcoming
release for Flameshovel Records, Heresy And The Hotel Choir, is the
one that finally wins me over all the way. Currently, the LP is set to
arrive on October 16, which is a rather quick turnaround considering how
it's right on the heels of 2006's We, The Vehicles and a bunch of
swirling rumors that the post Promise Ring project was about to become an
item of the past as well. Hopefully, the band's urgency to
consistently keep working isn't a sign of any troubles, especially since I'm
completely in love with the song below. Enjoy.
:Maritime
- For Science Fiction:
This reminds me a lot of pop rock from the late 90s. Right as you
start to hum along with the catchy songwriting and nod your head to the
brisk pace that's set right from the beginning, the song energetically
bursts into the chorus and kicks things up a notch. I find that it
makes for a fun experience that, while far from original, is refreshing in
its own way since the band is usually a lot more subtle and elaborate with
their sound.
Below is the
video for Tearing Up The Oxygen, which is from the
band's last full full length. I think
the song itself is fantastic enough that it could be played
over a blank screen and still be fun, but the quick
environment shots and the rotoscoping (albeit a poor man's
version) of the band members somehow make it even more
charming.
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