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Umphrey's McGee - Mantis

SKU SCIFI1117
Umphrey's Mcgee is a Chicago based band long entrenched in the jam band scene. Unlike many of the bands active in that scene, the band does not display much affinity for country and r&b. There is more of a foundation in progressive music - Frank Zappa comes to mind. Band consigliere and long time customer Syd Schwartz contacted us and tipped us off about the band's new release Mantis. These closeted proggers have officially been outed - Mantis is their most progressive sounding album to date. They are waving the prog flag high on this one. Its contemporary sounding somewhat akin to Echolyn but with chops from hell. Long instrumental passages give way to nicely harmonized vocals. The band mixes it up in a clever way and you can tell these guys have that telepathic interplay going on. Intelligent progressive rock from a surprising source...not that there is anything wrong with that. Highly recommended.
  • Style:Progressive Jam Band
  • Record Label:Sci Fidelity
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Just finished my second listen and it was my first experience with this band. I am very pleased with this purchase, musically top notch and a very pleasant album. You find some progressive moment as well as some more easy listening. highly recommended
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