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UNLUCKY ATLAS
Indie / Acoustic / Experimental



CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
United States

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Member Since3/5/2005
Band Websitewww.unluckyatlas.com
Band MembersErica Burgner (Vocals/Autoharp), Terence Hannum (12 String guitar/vocals/4-track), Kelly (Cello), & Andre (Mandolin/Guitar/Violin)
InfluencesHis Hero is Gone, Low, One Eyed God Prophecy, The Church, Uranus, Sonic Youth, Movietone, godspeedyoublackemporer!, Fugazi, Drift, Nick Drake, Ire, Jean Ritchie, Califone, Black Sabbath & Leadbelly
Sounds Like"These are gifted musicians folks …and ones who tell moving stories, providing an escape from the ordinary. There are elements of sadness, intelligence, adventure, and romance in their sound." (Stacy Sardelli, Babble and Beat.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "It's pretty damn cool when a band can test the waters like this and come up with something of their own that sounds nothing like their influences, thus coming across as creative and original without losing its musicality or intrigue in a murk of experimentation." (Aversionline.com) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I whole heartedly enjoyed every single aspect of this release. The music swept me off my feet and put me in a trance. The packaging is absolutely breathtaking and accompanies the music perfectly. If you can appreciate good music, no matter the genre tag you should love this because I absolutely connected with it." (Jeff Karbow, SicZine.com) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Musically, I can’t help thinking what a welcome addition they would make to the Secret Eye roster, as they would slot easily into your collection alongside other neo-folk-based projects like Black Forest/Black Sea, Urdog, or Larkin Grimm." (Jeff Penczak, foxydigitalis.com)
Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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Paper Arrows





Nov 19 2008 5:32 AM

Thanks for taking the time to check out Paper Arrows.

All the best.

PA
BLOODYMINDED





Jul 9 2008 4:52 PM

MySpace Codes
Patrick Dorobisz





Apr 21 2008 12:19 PM

Hello
Thanks for your friendship ! Enchanté d'être votre ami - - best - -Patrick
LOCRIAN





Mar 30 2008 5:43 AM

Bei Bei





Feb 25 2008 5:36 PM

Just want to say thanks for being my Myspace friend. : )
Bei Bei
Ars Phoenix





Feb 12 2008 5:48 PM

Mick Mercer reviews Engines of Progress

From www.mickmercer.com

ARS PHOENIX
ENGINES OF PROGRESS
Own Label

Although this record boasts crisp usage of synth/programming by Steven Fredericks, drums from Sean Stevenson and Greg Svitil, and guitars by Joe Merrill and Dave Groves it’s obvious Ars Phoenix is the work of Jonathan D. Glover, who can handle all such instruments and vocals himself. It is quite the triumph, although it does throw up one small problem, as it does for all solo creators, due to the variety, but we’ll touch upon that later.

‘Engines Of Progress’ makes for a seriously impressive opener which shows you we have the usual mixture of Electronic, Industrial and Ambient ingredients here that are used by thousands of sonic chefs nowadays. The difference here, which puts Glover in the top 1%, is having vocals which create an impact, aided by stunningly visual lyrics. There is much disturbance involved, with the music a threshing machine admirably restrained, melodic but bristling, moving from playfully ominous to potentially lethal.

‘The Dry, Cracked, Yearning Earth’ vomits up a clattering rhythm but has gracious vocals that give it a dignified poppy bounce, with ‘Through Nets Of Granite’ thoughtful, piquant and sedate. ‘Modules’ goes for idling electronica I believe we call downbeat these days, enlivened by precise and imaginative layering, and slowly rising. From there we encounter slow, beautiful guitar in ‘December 1983’ and bizarre love lyrics to Saddam from someone who is his secretary? (I’m not sure I get that one.) ‘Sovereign’ then pops some twinkly pomp into a waddling, flattened beast of a tune that ends too quickly.

‘Twigs’ is tugging indie moping, then guitar poking moves ‘The Prodigal’s Theme’ along slickly, a gorgeous romp that cuts off smartly with a neat synth wash and the vocals dominate as it crunches and sways, which is where the problems I mentioned before comes in. A whole album in this vein could be huge. By having
Ars Phoenix





Jan 22 2008 4:02 AM

Holla!

Engines of Progress is available now from Interpunk.com and ForDocumentationOnly.com.

Album sleeves designed and handstamped by Chicago Artist Terence Hannum (Unlucky Atlas, Locrian)!
Druids of Huge





Jan 16 2008 12:17 AM

uh..HELL YES. bottle jams.
kathleen





Nov 15 2007 9:22 PM

Thanks for the add(and the cd):)It was a pleasure taking to you after the show the other night-here is the band I was mentioning:

http://www.myspace.com/batforlashes
Spoiler





Nov 12 2007 6:23 PM

Echoing Mark's comment, thank you for (and congratulations on) your superb performance Saturday night!
BLOODYMINDED





Nov 11 2007 7:16 PM

You guys played an excellent show last night at The Lakeshore Theater! I am looking forward to your next date...

Mark
KilledHands





Oct 11 2007 7:52 PM

hello!!! i play harp and now i'm trying autoharp!! and i have listened you play it! ;)
Jimmy Farabi





Jul 11 2007 7:52 AM

Aaron





Jul 6 2007 8:56 PM

T.J. Your a rockstar.
Shaun





Jun 7 2007 5:46 PM

Hey, really like your stuff! Is there anyway I could order a CD from you?
the orange door hinge





Jun 6 2007 11:36 PM

thank you. you guy are rock to the power of maxnessesity
July Fourth





Apr 17 2007 10:55 PM

Hey hey UNLUCKY ATLAS,

Just wanted to say thank you for the milk, the sugar, and the whiskey. And thanks for being our friends too!

XO David
root shoot leaf (RIP)





Feb 18 2007 7:17 AM

fool's day it is, friends.
Rock Plaza Central


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Feb 14 2007 9:25 PM

thanks for the invite, guys. looking forward to the show in chicago.
root shoot leaf (RIP)





Jan 3 2007 5:40 AM

great show tonight, folks!
Adria





Dec 21 2006 2:41 PM

Hey ya'll!! I just wanted to say that the music is sounding great. I really love Jacpbin Waltz! Have a very happy and safe Holiday season and I hope to see you on the 2nd! love and all that!
alcianblue





Nov 27 2006 3:59 PM

A very excellent set Saturday! You guys were fantastic and the venue was perfect. Hope you had a safe trip back to Chicago.
teething veils





Nov 27 2006 3:07 PM

I was glad to have my musical family here for thanksgiving. and it was the best unlucky atlas set I've ever seen (and I've seen a few).
teething veils





Nov 27 2006 3:06 PM

we sold out the planetarium.
Lawrence





Nov 19 2006 10:28 PM

Hey TJ and Erica!

I'm flying down tomorrow to direct "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Theatre Winter Haven. Wish you schmucks were around to audition!

Send your Polk County talent to me, people...please! Nov. 26th and 27th. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

Thanks, and I hope you two are doing well--let's chat sometime.

L
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