![]() ![]() ![]() With no other New Zealand shows or tour dates announced, the passion and intensity found within the band's catalogue translates into a live show not to be missed. It’s why Alternative Press gave (USA) MO’s 2009 acclaimed Mean Everything to a five-star lead review that called the album “a masterpiece of intricacy and honesty.” You can feel their passion in the power of Andy Hull’s voice and the fury of the band’s music in every track they’ve ever laid down, a power that wraps itself around you and demands your attention as Hull’s lyrics guide you through the world as he sees it. 2009s Mean Everything to Nothing, 2011s Simple Math, and 2014s Cope. Manchester Orchestra has always been about truth and passion. Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band which formed in Atlanta. “Whereas Simple Math was a different palate with each song, a different colour”, the band had a different direction for Cope, “I wanted this to be black and red the whole time”, explains Hull. The album is the first for the band since 2011’s concept album Simple Math. Which, essentially, consists of the time Hull- in his twenties as the time of release - has spent with his band, which he started in high school. The band will be performing their new full-length album, Cope, along with tracks from their extensive back catalogue.įrontman Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist/percussionist Chris Freeman, bassist Andy Prince and drummer Tim Very completed nearly 30 tracks for the album that were cut down to the 11 for the final release. Manchester Orchestra's 2011 effort Simple Math is an epic, would-be concept album revolving around lead singer/songwriter Andy Hull's life to date. ![]() For more, visit Orchestra are making their long-awaited New Zealand debut, performing a one off show at the iconic Auckland venue, The Powerstation on November 17. With support from Clap Clap Riot and Kevin Devine. The group, which also features Robert McDowell on lead guitar, Chris Freeman on keyboards and percussion and Tim Very on drums, is at the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den on Thursday night. Barnes & Noble® has the best selection of Alternative Alternative Pop/Rock CDs. It’s a combination that served Manchester Orchestra well on its most recent album, “Simple Math,” which featured some of the band’s best music to date while chronicling the near-breakup of Hull’s marriage. ![]() Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the. The son and grandson of Christian pastors, Hull has a knack for writing songs that unfold like Sunday sermons - offering homespun (and often semi-confessional) tales of sin and redemption before ending with a hellfire blast of power chords and grungy feedback. Listen free to Manchester Orchestra Simple Math (Deer, Mighty and more). lead guitarist Robert McDowell (3), bassist Andy Prince (2) and drummer Timothy Very. Instead, the band is based in Atlanta, a city that has recently emerged as a hotbed for groups (among them Mastodon and the Black Lips) that seek to blend elements of grunge, punk and metal with softer strands of folk and blues.Ĭertainly, that’s the case with Manchester Orchestra, which is led by rhythm guitarist and head songwriter Andy Hull. Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atla. Given its name, you might expect Manchester Orchestra to hail from Manchester, England - or at least Manchester, N.H. Columbia said, ‘You can take every band with you except Manchester. ![]()
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