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02-23 New Manchester Orchestra EP
10-23 Merry Manchester Xmas
06-09 New Manchester Orchestra Song
07-17 Manchester Orchestra's 'Moth'
06-22 2nd Manchester Orchestra Song
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As led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Andy Hull, the
maturity of Manchester Orchestra's songwriting belied
the factt hat the band members were barelylegal when
their group sprung into existence. Based in Atlanta, GA,
the indie rock outfit grew out of songs that Hull had
begun writing while attendinghigh school. Encouraged by
positive response, he opted for homeschooling during
his senior year, which afforded him enough time to
compose andrecord in the studio. Friends began
collaborating with him over time, and Manchester
Orchestra soon solidified into a trio comprised of Hu ...read more
As led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Andy Hull, the
maturity of Manchester Orchestra's songwriting belied
the factt hat the band members were barelylegal when
their group sprung into existence. Based in Atlanta, GA,
the indie rock outfit grew out of songs that Hull had
begun writing while attendinghigh school. Encouraged by
positive response, he opted for homeschooling during
his senior year, which afforded him enough time to
compose andrecord in the studio. Friends began
collaborating with him over time, and Manchester
Orchestra soon solidified into a trio comprised of Hull,
bassistJonathan Corley, and drummer Jeremiah
Edmond.
Hull's songwriting noticeably progressed with the
addition of his friends, and the band courted its first fans
with an EP release. YouBrainstorm,IBrainstorm, But
Brilliance Needs a Good Editor thus appeared in 2005
through the band's own label, Favorite Gentlemen
Recordings. With the EP out,Manchester Orchestra
began playing shows around the Southeast and added
keyboardist Chris Freeman to the mix. Buzz about the
band's music begancreating a stir beyond the Atlanta
city limits, and the guys were invited to play slots at the
South by Southwest and Lollapalooza festivals in 2006
beforebeginning to work on their full-length album that
summer. The resulting I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
was issued by the year's end, offering up apoignant
collection of memorable hooks and thoughtful narratives
that showcased a similar style to acts like the
Weakerthans and DeathCab for Cutie.
Eventually, studio intern turned guitarist Robert
McDowell joined the lineup permanently, and as a steady
buzz continued to grow—especially on Internetblogs —
Manchester Orchestra snagged an opening spot on
Brand New's largelysold-out tourinspring2007.
Theincreased exposurecaughtthe interestofCanvasback
Recordings, which reissued theband'sdebutalbumthat
summer.A second EP, LetMy Pride Be What's LeftBehind,
followedin October2008, andthe bandremained
inthestudioduring thesubsequent months to perfect
itssophomore album. Released in2009,
MeanEverythingtoNothingfoundthebandworkingalongsid
e producer Joe Chiccarelli, famous for hiswork with the
Shins and My MorningJacket.
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