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Maps of Norway
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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加入時間2005/1/7
樂團網站http://www.mapsofnorway.net
樂團成員Rebecca Leigh. Eric Hanson. Jeff Ball. Matt Helgeson.
影響Wire, Buzzcocks, Talking Heads, Blonde Redhead, Mission of Burma, Bauhaus, Sonic Youth, Neu!, Can, Pet Shop Boys, 90 Day Men, The Cure, Public Image Limited, David Bowie.....
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"Okay…let's see, where were we?” Oh yeah, second albums. Second albums are traditionally the point where bands decide if they are going to add a rapper or if they are going to get down to business. They've got one record and a zillion shows under their belts, maybe they've been knocked around a bit and hopefully everyone knows everyone else a little better. So its time to live up to that early promise, to channel all of that stuff into an album that's tougher, louder, an album with some swagger…or, you know, get a white dude with dreads to hype the crowd. Fortunately Maps of Norway choose the former rather than the latter. And they called it Die Off Songbird. So, back to the cave with Minneapolis producer Mike Wisti, but this time work was done quick, a few sessions in January laying everything to tape. Not going to over-think things, just get it to sound good and go. The band let's the grooves run a little longer (the favorite set opener "Strict Ritual" runs for 8 minutes) and the tunes have become a bit blurrier. Not so much of a fog though that you can't still have songs like "The Runout", which is frankly a college radio hit if you ask me. Vocals and guitars lines come swirling in out of a gray montage of bass and drums. The rhythm section is still the fulcrum and guitar and vocals are still the lever. There are some atmospheric touches: some acoustic guitars, some bells, and a load of buzzing, wet synth blobs that gurgle all over the place. We're still living in the electric age. Hanson's guitar has more bite this time around especially on "The Lights" – he's really squeezing out the sparks. Leigh vocals are the fourth instrument here, "Polo Grounds" and "Ex-Ghost" her voice is expansive over the punch of Helgeson’s taut bass and Ball's stripped-down drumming. Second albums are a tricky thing to negotiate, and Maps of Norway handle it like old pros. You might find yourself stepping back a bit from the speaker and just trying to take moment to let it all sink in. -- Chris Besinger

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Trish

Trish Londoo



2009/10/30 22:31

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Church of Gravitron

Church of Gravitron



2009/8/27 21:39

I'm sorry that I never got a chance to see you guys live.
CHAUNCEY

CHAUNCEY



2009/8/25 16:11

I love your music!
VoodooPrunes

VoodooPrunes



2009/8/7 22:05

I can't vouch for Norway, but I can say you're still the undisputedly unprecedented cartographer of my previously most inaccessible musical recesses...hope you're all blessed and wickedly happy.
VoodooPrunes

VoodooPrunes



2009/5/6 23:56

I quite agree with the last comment even though I'm late with my own...for me, the music you made together is etched into my heart and memories, and I'll remain forever grateful to you for creating such incomparably gorgeous noise...the loss of Maps of Norway is felt beyond the Twin Cities as well. Major big thank you's to you all, and best wishes.
Mercurial Rage

Mercurial Rage



2009/4/13 03:15

The Twin Cities lost an important band Maps. We will miss the hell out of all of you, and trust us when we say that your last CD was one of the best in our collection. Please stay in touch, and best of luck with any future projects.

Love Always

TheRage
LICKER !

LICKER !



2009/4/9 02:38

Miss you guys. Rebecca, do you have another myspace?

-Gordon of LICKER
Erik

Erik



2009/4/6 00:14

Just got some video posted up. The long jam during Polo Grounds was great.

Auspice

Auspice



2009/4/5 21:02

An Electrifying Conclusion to a Scintillating Career. I truly appreciate the years and years of superlative music, which I loved instantly since the archaic 50 Foot Wave show. I will try not to feel lost without my Maps.
love Joe
Rev K

Rev K



2009/4/5 14:50

That was amazing, thanks for the encore. Blessings.
Erik

Erik



2009/4/5 07:56

Epic encore. I almost cried. I did, however, lose my mind dancing.

I wish you guys the best of luck on whatever it is you all do next. Your two great albums will remain in heavy rotation on my tape decks. Maps of Norway was not only the first great mpls band I saw but was also my favorite.

So long and thanks for all the beats. We'll all miss you guys.

Maps of Norway's Last Show

<3
Mise en Place

Mise en Place



2009/4/1 21:00

GOOD LUCK SATURDAY AND GOOD BYE.

We will make sure to be there.
Memphis James

Jesse Miller



2009/2/28 17:21

no don't go! I just discovered you recently...
HEDBERGS-MOMANDPOP

HEDBERGS-MOMANDPOP



2009/2/25 16:50

Really sad to hear about you going away. Just heard you for the first time last fall.
Love the CD!
jennysayqua

jennysayqua



2009/2/25 04:02

Wow. You guys are all very talented people. You will be sincerely missed.
VoodooPrunes

VoodooPrunes



2009/2/21 02:12

Hi great band people! So happy that STILL, every single person I have had listen to your album digs it...just want you to know that a lotta different kinds of folks think your music is 100% !!!! :)
Erik

Erik



2009/2/12 07:38

Turf for the win.
VoodooPrunes

VoodooPrunes



2009/2/6 07:11

Hey thanks for the add :) Agreeing with my pal below that you've got a great sound and I am totally smitten...keep making incredible music always...
Scott

Scott H



2009/2/6 00:50

Hey guys, just thought I'd drop a little comment here. Just heard your music a couple of days ago, after a recommendation from a friend, and I have to say, I love what you are doing. So original, superb!

Keep it up!
SHARP TEETH

SHARP TEETH



2009/1/26 15:55

fun playing with you guys! You were great!
Lost Shepherds

Lost Shepherds



2009/1/4 05:17

Awesome sound.
Thanks for being friends!
baby guts

baby guts



2008/12/3 00:29

i listened to the new cd at work today, it's great good jooobbbb!
-laura
REMOVE PROFILE

REMOVE PROFILE



2008/11/27 01:23

great job on the new album
reminds me of early public image ltd
love the production, so much open air
Erik

Erik



2008/11/15 06:07

Thanks for a great set at Big V's tonight! I hope you guys had as much fun as the crowd did, saw some new fans out there for sure.
John E

John E



2008/11/2 16:31

Great show as always.
Dig the new disc.
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