(Speeding Through Oct Nov / Part 2)
Headlining that night was Minneapolis band "Enemy Planes", whose music, compared to the external focus of Ray Bradley in the previous posting, takes a closer look at the intricacies and uncertainties of personal relationships. They do this not only through their lyrics but also through their haunting melodic backgrounds. Right off I could see why Nicole had raved about them and had invited me to go.
That being said, I have to say that another initial reaction I had when they first took the stage was "These are two bands!" Every once in a while I see a band that sounds so different on stage as compared to what I had listened to on their web page, that it seems like they are actually two different outfits!"
While the same melodic lines were similar in both, there was a marked difference in the style of delivery. The live show had much more haze and gaze, which of course I like, no complaints about that!"
But those melodic lines, evident in both Band A and Band B, are what do set the band apart from a lot of others. Unfortunately right now there are only a few samples on their web page, just a few teasers. Their pages are promising a new album to be out next month, titled, "Beta Lowdown". In the meantime here is a sample of one of their songs. This is "No Strings" :::
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6/27/20 UPDATE! ::: OOPS! Looks like the band removed this song from their page!
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Having just completed a big tour, Enemy Planes' website doesn't show that they have any shows in our area soon. However, you can keep up with them by checking their Facebook page ::: Enemy Planes on Facebook (CLICK HERE), or on Soundcloud Enemy Planes on Soundcloud (CLICK HERE)
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