Thelema [CD/10"], Murder City Devils, Music CD

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Thelema [CD/10"]


1	That's What You Get 2:49
2	Bear Away 3:27
3	Midnight Service at the Mutter Museum 3:39
4	One Vision of May 2:28
5	Bridge of the Elephant Man 3:58
6	364 Days 4:38

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Editorial Reviews

On Thelema, the Murder City Devils render their distinctive brand of hardcore garage punk with confidence and coherence. The ensemble playing is tight and economic as bassist Derek Fudesco and the menacing double-guitar brigade of Nate Manny and Dan Gallucci crank out unison rhythms that are bridged by Lesie Hardy's sustained keyboard textures and drummer Coady Willis' clever use of dynamics. "Bear Away" and "Bride of the Elephant Man" are the two most melodic offerings, as each instrumentalist contributes pop hooks that are infectious and harmonically intriguing. Vocalist Spencer Moody's constant screaming wears thin in a hurry, but his attempt to actually sing on the verses of "364 Days," a jangly mid-tempo folk-rock composition that yearns for the blessing of St. Nicholas with weeping violins and an old-world accordion accompaniment, is the band's finest moment. Despite the album's short running time, the Murder City Devils cover a lot of ground on this outing. ~ Tom Semioli, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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Thelema [CD/10"]


1	That's What You Get 2:49
2	Bear Away 3:27
3	Midnight Service at the Mutter Museum 3:39
4	One Vision of May 2:28
5	Bridge of the Elephant Man 3:58
6	364 Days 4:38

All Music Guide

On Thelema, the Murder City Devils render their distinctive brand of hardcore garage punk with confidence and coherence. The ensemble playing is tight and economic as bassist Derek Fudesco and the menacing double-guitar brigade of Nate Manny and Dan Gallucci crank out unison rhythms that are bridged by Lesie Hardy's sustained keyboard textures and drummer Coady Willis' clever use of dynamics. "Bear Away" and "Bride of the Elephant Man" are the two most melodic offerings, as each instrumentalist contributes pop hooks that are infectious and harmonically intriguing. Vocalist Spencer Moody's constant screaming wears thin in a hurry, but his attempt to actually sing on the verses of "364 Days," a jangly mid-tempo folk-rock composition that yearns for the blessing of St. Nicholas with weeping violins and an old-world accordion accompaniment, is the band's finest moment. Despite the album's short running time, the Murder City Devils cover a lot of ground on this outing. ~ Tom Semioli, All Music Guide

Product Details

Format: CD - EP
Release Date: 09/04/2001
Label: SUB POP
Catalog No.: 560
UPC: 098787056020
Sales Rank: 81,046

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Murder City Devils		Primary Artist
Brent Arnold		Cello
Coady Willis		Drums
Dann Gallucci		Guitar, Vocals
Leslie Hardy		Organ, Piano, Keyboards
Nate Manny		Guitar
Spencer Moody		Vocals

Technical Credits
Ed Brooks		Mastering
Paul d'Amour		Engineer
Matt Bayles		Producer, Engineer
Murder City Devils		Producer, Engineer
Greg Keplinger		Drum Technician
Brent Arnold		Cello Arrangement
Gabe		Roadie