Ume have received many accolades for their live performances on tour and at SXSW and with due cause: they are an absolutely thrilling live band. Their debut full-length, Phantoms, attempts to translate their kinetic live act for the home listening experience. Rubicon opens the album with a riff that borders on math rock but breaks into vocals that are undeniably pop, with an airy chorus ensconced in reverb. It sets a great pace for the disc. Lauren Larsons singing style and dissonant chord progressions have earned Ume comparisons to Sonic Youth; on Phantoms, Built to Spill by way of Don Caballero seems more appropriate.
Released: 2011
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative, Indie
Source: Converted from FLAC
Codec: MP3
Bit Rate: VBR
Tracks:
1. Rubicon
2. Burst
3. Captive
4. The Push
5. Destroyer
6. Run Wild
7. Pretend Again
8. Hurricane Pt 2
9. Dancing Blind
10. The Task