Mannequin Men's self-titled LP is out today on Addenda Records. To celebrate, the band is offering up "Flying Blind" as a free download to share with your readership!
Eastern US tour with Cheap Time kicks off tomorrow...
Eastern US tour with Cheap Time kicks off tomorrow...
Out today, Mannequin Men's newest LP was recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan with Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins at Key Club Recording Company and, in our humble opinion, the band captured their strongest album to date! Aside from vocals and a handful of overdubs what you’re hearing is Mannequin Men live in the studio, with no headphones and all kinds of amp bleed all over the place. There’s no Pro Tools editing, no punch-ins or cosmetic touch-ups to cover anything up as the songs wouldn't be improved by any studio tricks. Kevin Kujawa and Seth Bohn have turned out to be two of the best composers of vocal melodies around. Ethan D’Ercole blows our minds every time he comes up with a new guitar line. When that’s what you’re working with, how much is a string section or something really going to add?
If you've not yet heard this stellar album, please allow us to fix
that! For interviews, guest list or anything at all, don't hesitate to
ask.
Early press:
"...the quartet goes hard for Replacements-esque guitar jangle, and the vocal harmonies aim for Big Star's lilting best." SPIN
"And guitars, bass and drums in the hands of those who know their way
around a sharp hook will always prevail. Besides, it’s only rock and
roll. And we like it." PASTE
"There's a ramshackle quality here, but this is punk rock at its most relaxed." LA TIMES
"...the album capitalizes on unpolished studio performance, layered amp
feedback aptly squelching any thought of Auto-Tune or sterile studio
finish." CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND
"All you need to complete it is a beer." RCRD LBL
"Chicago’s Mannequin Men play straightforward, rowdy, and incredibly catchy punk rock. " VOL. 1 BROOKLYN
"Chicago’s Mannequin Men play straightforward, rowdy, and incredibly catchy punk rock. " VOL. 1 BROOKLYN
Tour Dates:
11.09.11 - Cleveland, OH @ Now That's Class*11.10.11 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Comet*
11.11.11 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House*
11.12.11 - Toronto, ON @ Silver Dollar*
11.13.11 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore*
11.14.11 - Boston, MA @ Church*
11.15.11 - Easthampton, MA @ Flywheel Arts Collective*
11.17.11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie*
11.18.11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Shea Stadium*
11.19.11 - Manhattan, NY @ Cake Shop*
11.20.11 - Baltimore, MD @ Golden West*
11.21.11 - Washington, DC @ Backstage at Black Cat*
11.23.11 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506*
11.24.11 - Atlanta, GA @ The EARL*
11.25.11 - Memphis, TN @ The Hi-Tone Cafe*
11.26.11 - Nashville, TN @ Springwater Supper Club*
12.03.11 - Chicago, IL @ The Hideout - Album Release Party!!
12.10.11 - Rock Island, IL @ Daytrotter
* Dates with Cheap Time
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