Underwater Cinematographer
The Most Serene Republic
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Prologue | The Most Serene Republic | 1:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Content Was Always My Favourite Colour | The Most Serene Republic | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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(Oh) God | The Most Serene Republic | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Protagonist Suddenly Realizes What He Must Do In the Middle of Downtown Traffic | The Most Serene Republic | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Proposition 61 | The Most Serene Republic | 3:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Where Cedar Nouns and Adverbs Walk | The Most Serene Republic | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In Places, Empty Spaces | The Most Serene Republic | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Relative Eyes | The Most Serene Republic | 2:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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King of No One | The Most Serene Republic | 2:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You're a Loose Cannon McArthur, But You Get the Job Done | The Most Serene Republic | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Epilogue | The Most Serene Republic | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
The Most Serene Republic might tip their hats to their Arts & Crafts labelmates on their debut album Underwater Cinematographer, but this theatrical sextet is their own supergroup. Underwater Cinematographer comes off shiny and happy at first with its majestic piano arrangements dancing around angst-ridden guitar riffs and warm harmonies. Frontman/songwriter Adrian Jewett wears his heart on his sleeve like so many of indie rock's tortured souls (Lou Barlow, Ben Gibbard, Joey Sweeney), particularly on songs such as "The Protagonist Suddenly Realizes What He Must Do in the Middle of Downtown Traffic" and "In Places, Empty Spaces." These two particular tracks not only highlight a classic sentimentality, but also an inviting and a very personal effort from the band. They make it okay to be playful ("King of No One") and smart ("You're a Loose Cannon McArthur...But You Get the Job Done"), all without melodrama and too much romance. Underwater Cinematographer isn't your quintessential debut album. It's too complex, too inquisitive, and too ambitious. Tip your hats to the Most Serene Republic.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
The name of this band says it all. This music is some of the most serene, relaxing music I have ever heard, and yet at the same time it can also be the most invigortating. On the first listen, their music sounds like random noise. By the second, you pick up some melodies, but the sound is still quite grating on your ears. By the third, you can start to sense the focus behind the music. And by the forth or fifth, their music sounds purposeful, deep, intense, emotional, and just beautiful. In the same class as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Broken Social Scene (their parent group), Postal Service, and Neutral Milk Hotel, this album is sure to please any indie fan. Five Stars ~Fallacy
What could be more peaceful?
A better Death Cab for Cutie, the melodies are so mellifluous it would pain the ears if it weren't so f***ing great!
So good
This CD is literally... SO GOOD. Everyone song on it is amazing. Very cetchy and different, including some of my favorite songs. Amazing Purchase
Biography
Formed: 2003 in Milton, Ontario, Canada
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
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- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Indie Rock
- Released: Jun 28, 2005
- ℗ 2005 Arts & Crafts Productions Inc.
