A Data Learn the Language
The Mercury Program
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Tequesta | The Mercury Program | 7:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fragile or Possibly Extinct | The Mercury Program | 7:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Slightly Drifting | The Mercury Program | 6:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Egypt | The Mercury Program | 4:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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To / From Iceland | The Mercury Program | 5:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Yourself Are Too Serious | The Mercury Program | 5:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Gently Turned On Your Head | The Mercury Program | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sultans of El Sur | The Mercury Program | 5:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Songs |
Album Review
The third album by Florida-based quartet Mercury Program is a small departure, eliminating vocals entirely and adding electronics for the first time to what had previously been a richly acoustic, almost jazzy sound. The band is still centered around Whitney Travisano's electric piano and vibraphone (guitarist Tom Reno and drummer Dave LeBleu also add vibes to several songs), which gives A Data Learn the Language a cool, mellow feel, like the Sea and Cake reinterpreting their favorite Modern Jazz Quartet sides. The electronics and loops are introduced sparingly, supporting the eight lengthy songs and adding new and interesting textures, but never becoming the center of musical attention. A Data Learn the Language will be of no interest to those who find instrumental post-rock insufferably dull, but it's consistently melodic, rhythmically varied, and unfailingly listenable. Coctails and Tortoise fans take note.
Customer Reviews
Bloody heaping brilliant!
Every song is perfect chill. Great for studying, driving, relaxing, rocking out, spring cleaning, and heck, everything else under the sun. The Mercury Program really succeed in branching out from the tedious post-rock shtick by adding in ambient and subtle electronic vibes, completely eschewing that whole quiet/loud technique. I am in love with Whitney's vibraphone, especially on "To/From Iceland." And the album kicks up it a notch and lets David really groove on "Egypt" and "Sultans of El Sur." If I had to choose a favorite record, this puppy's got first dibs. People are constantly dubbing them as a Tortoise rip-off; but honestly I couldn't care less. We have some beautiful music here, music to be reckoned with. Music to be enjoyed. Music for anyone who likes music, I might go so far as to say. Well, I guess I just did... On a related note, here's to the new record which, according to the boys' MySpace, drops sometime early 2009. Woohoo!
Amazing!
The Mercury Program will change your definition of music. Every song by them is a masterpiece that will leave you amazed. Their songs are always left for you to interpret and that is what makes them what they are. The jams in this album will make you want to do dozens of things, from reflect to just straight up dance. By the way, NEW ALBUM THIS SPRING!!!
life changing
The mercury program will change your life i promise you. every one of their albums is amazing and unique.. they truly are artists
Biography
Formed: Gainesville, FL
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By The Mercury Program
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Sultans of El Sur | A Data Learn the Language | 5:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Tequesta | A Data Learn the Language | 7:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Yourself Are Too Serious | A Data Learn the Language | 5:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fragile or Possibly Extinct | A Data Learn the Language | 7:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Egypt | A Data Learn the Language | 4:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Slightly Drifting | A Data Learn the Language | 6:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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To / From Iceland | A Data Learn the Language | 5:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Gently Turned On Your Head | A Data Learn the Language | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Secret to Quiet | All the Suits Begin to Fall Off - EP | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Marianas | All the Suits Begin to Fall Off - EP | 7:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $7.92
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Prog-Rock/Art Rock
- Released: Sep 10, 2002
- ℗ 2002 Tiger Style Records
