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Population

The Most Serene Republic

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A member of the Toronto scene’s Arts & Crafts record label (Broken Social Scene, Feist, Apostle of Hustle, etc.) The Most Serene Republic is a solid link in the family of talent found there, upholding Arts & Crafts’ dedication to releasing music that is solidly unique, interesting, and a cut above the majority of indie-rock hitting the airwaves these days. On the band’s sophomore release, TMSR continues to challenge the listener to stay the course, merely by introducing the unexpected at every turn.  (The first track, “Humble Peasants,” starts off with tinkling marimbas, dramatic strings and horns heralding the arrival of something magisterial, but it soon gives way to carefree whistling and clattering drums.) Population is constructed of dense layers and textures, and finding its heart takes a bit of patience. You’ll hear hints of old fashioned prog-rock, shoegazing, art-rock and of course the lush, orchestrated sound the band dipped its toe into on their debut, Underwater Cinematographer (on Population, they’re neck-deep in it). The shimmering, magisterial layers of the opener “Humble Peasants”  sets the tone for this adventurous and engaging record.

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TMSR deliver, again!

First of all, I'm an avid fan of this band, but this is an objective appraisal of the content on Population. The first two cd's, Underwater Cinematographer and Phages were huge achievements in creativity considering today's massive amount of generic music flooding the airways. It pretty much results in music mostly sounding like something else you've heard. They genuinely are something new and different. The most striking thing about this cd is the amazing talent they possess. Any musician should at least be able to listen to the cd for that alone. Enough about the reason they are great, lets talk about the music itself. At first glance, TMSR plays the part of a college band just having fun, throwing that last fling with their pals before real life settles in and they get married, have kids and go in debt. Then, you catch some of the eccentricities of the music, like the occasional ambient influence, not unlike Broken Social Scene (another Arts and Crafts band) and you know they are for real. Or the atypical voice of the lead singer pleading to you in a way that is strikingly... well, normal. It sounds more like you or me in the shower, but it makes sense! These qualities are what develop our fondness for this genre. Its not scripted or chosen, it just happened, its very honest and upfront. Population is another step in that direction. Its a great starting point for listening to TMSR if you've never heard them before. Its loud and lengthy with something for everyone who likes up-tempo, melodic rhythms with a 'controlled-chaos' beat and spiraling, yet compatible voices finding their way in the mix. They aren't afraid to take some chances and obviously don't adhere to one style for too long. The diversity really is the best part about it. We no longer have to revere the old days of a cd being listened to all at once, "when I was young, before the iPod!" They actually make it possible here, in fact, its really great to hear the progression overall. Sadly, thats growing more rare, even amongst the once reliable bands. So my conclusion is that this is the type of music everyone should embrace and support. It is not only great music, but its important that bands like this come along and shake things up a bit to keep the stuffed shirts in LA and Nashville honest (lots of love, Toronto!). If you like it, also support their label, www.arts-crafts.ca, there are several other fine bands to choose from.

Their best album yet!

With Population, The Most Serene Republic not only matured but they discovered themselves. We saw a little of this growth in thier last ep Phages. Each member of The Most Serene Republic uses thier instrument to thier full advantage and create innovative and beautifully written songs. In short, this album is a must have for TMSR and for 2007 itself.

Album rocks socks off

ok, so i get a email each week from monqui.com well, i knew they were coming to pdx on sat, so i signed up for the free tickets and then bought the album on itunes, the rest is history, i've been listening to population over and over and over, so do i need to say more, great music again , out of canada....'arcade fire' is also my favorite...keep rockin

Biography

Formed: 2003 in Milton, Ontario, Canada

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '00s

Hailing from the suburbs of Toronto, the Most Serene Republic features Adrian Jewett (vocals), Adam Nimmo (drums), Ryan Lenssen (keyboards), Nick Greaves (guitar), Andrew McArthur (bass), and Emma Ditchburn (vocals/guitar). The quirky indie rock sextet formed in 2003 and inked a deal with Arts & Crafts shortly thereafter, becoming the first band signed to the Toronto label that didn't include a member of Broken Social Scene. North American dates with Canadian pals Stars followed into spring 2005....
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