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Chez Viking

by The Mercury Program

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SomaFM.com listener I heard Tiger Style Records catalogue at 2023 because The Album Leaf - "One Day I'll Be On Time"(2001) first release was from here, then noticed to The Mercury Program.

"rhythmic bass lines, jazz-influenced drumming, and ethereal vibraphones. "

This Official liner notes explaining very well to their speedy but melodious sounds.

At the first impression I felt drummer is trying Drum and Bass in real-time play. But BPM is steady. Can't understand that rhythem section with Guitar fingering xD Favorite track: The Church.
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David Duma A group with a distinguished sound marked by stellar drumming and percussion, this might be their finest yet effort in that regard. TMP never outs out a bad album and this one is no exception...how this band isn't mentioned as one of post rock's foremost groups in the genre is beyond me; criminally underrated in my opinion! Favorite track: The Church.
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Dr. Beaf I recommend gritting your teeth, pay the extra for shipping just to get the vinyl. When bands are this good it's worth it.
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Stand & Sing 02:33
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The Church 04:20
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Fluorescent 04:42

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After a lengthy hiatus, Florida's The Mercury Program return to the musical forefront with Chez Viking, a seven-song CD/LP released by the band's new label, Lovitt Records, on Nov 23rd, 2009. Undoubtedly, The Mercury Program have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands who place a premium on intricate song craft and mesmerizing live performance. Formed in the summer of 1997, they have re-emerged with a bracing mix of angular guitars, rhythmic bass lines, jazz-influenced drumming, and ethereal vibraphones.

The Mercury Program first started as a three-piece outfit. Their first show was on New Year's Eve in 1998 at a friend’s party in Chapel Hill. The Mercury Program soon recorded two 7”s with Boxcar Records including a split 7” with Versailles; soon afterwards, the band recorded their debut full-length, also on Boxcar. Critically acclaimed by the likes of print and web media alike, they supported the record with a brief East Coast tour, as well as several regional shows in the Florida area. In late 1999, The Mercury Program agreed to release their next two albums through Tiger Style Records. During this time, the band added an additional member, Whitney Travisano, and turned the trio into a more dynamic quartet. The sound of the band changed dramatically with the addition of a fourth member as keyed instruments such as vibraphones and electric pianos became much more prominent.

After releasing two full-lengths and two EPs from 2000 to 2004, The Mercury Program took a much-needed break from touring, writing, and recording. During this break, the band members spent a significant amount of time dispersed between Florida, New York City and Vermont. With the increased distance and ever increasing personal obligations, the band spent the next several years working on new material in a much more relaxed manner. The result of this composed approach is Chez Viking. The band chose to work with long-time engineer and friend Andy Baker, and mixes were handled by Jeremy Scott at Civil Defense in Brooklyn, with Bob Weston mastering the full-length at Chicago Mastering Service in Chicago. Chez Viking is a twinkling, shimmering album whose strengths of interplay between guitar, vibraphone, and Rhodes are complemented by lockstep rhythm section. It's a fantastic combination that succinctly captures the band's bright intensity, and reveals the benefit of the extended time it took to create. The Mercury Program have reached an advanced point in its development where making intriguing sounds seems effortless, and Chez Viking is the definitive document showcasing that talent.01

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