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Thursday, 22 December 2005

Margot & the Nuclear So & So's

MargotThe Dust Of Retreat arrived in my mailbox yesterday, and I've listened to it in its entirety (including the marching band drum solo) at least a dozen times. Sometimes emo. Sometimes rock. Margot & the Nuclear So & So's are a brilliant pop ensemble.

The lyrics are omnifarious. The music is packed with sound--the aforementioned drums, jazz trumpets, cellos, piano...

Occasionally, the acoustic guitar takes over, as in "Jen Is Bringing The Drugs", and we are treated to a folk song.

Or a round of meows!

A sea chanty of sorts.

On a freezing Chicago street.

Dress me like a clown.

RIYL: Okkervil River. Chin Up Chin Up. Colin Meloy.

The mp3s are of lower quality than those on the album and are provided as a sample of the music on The Dust Of Retreat. Please buy the record! It's only $9 and you'll love it!

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