3. Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Up From Below
I reviewed the Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Telluride show here as the inaugural post and the experience solidified their spot at number 3 on this list. ES&TMZ seem to have popped out of nowhere and took the indie music scene by storm. The first song I heard was “40 Day Dream,” which was released prior to the album, and I was hooked. I scoured the internet for more songs and information on the band, but they seemed to be an apparition. Then the album was released and my expectations were exceeded.
The band consists of approximately 10 members playing a variety of conventional and unconventional instruments. This album is a lot of fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Frontman Alex Ebert leads the group and has a certain aura to him that is nearly impossible to dislike. The group looks to Ebert as the true leader of their musical commune. The band has a chemistry that is undeniable and they will follow their leader anywhere he takes them. Jade Castrinos is the primary female vocalist in the band (and also Ebert's gal) and shows her strength in the Johnny Cash/June Carter-esque standout, “Home.” This is an extremely strong debut with very few weaknesses. I can only hope that the momentum continues for what will be a highly anticipated sophomore album.
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