311, the eclectic musical quintet whose unique and hypnotic blend of reggae, funk, hard rock and hip-hop reached a world audience with the success of their self-titled 1995 album, return with Transistor, their fourth release for Capricorn Records and their most fully realized and ambitious recording yet. It's a heady blend of styles that makes the amalgam that is 311 work so wonderfully, and as guitarist-vocalist Nick Hexum has said, "Transistor is our way of saying that all living things are connected, that we are all conductors of electricity -- that we're all part of the same massive energy source and in this way, we're all equal." Tracks like the mesmerizing dub cut of "Inner Light Spectrum," the funk of "No Control," the hip-hop flavor of "The Continuous Life" and almost brutal soundscape of "What Was I Thinking?" (complete with walkie-talkie vocal sounds) showcase the band's love for diverse musical styles and their ability to blend them together into something new, fresh and compelling. Out of respect for their fan base, the group manages to cram all 21 songs onto one compact disc, saving their mavens a little loose change left over for T-shirts, stickers and posters, all advertised on the inside.
A lot of big names decided to release their album this week. Perhaps it is the start of the month, end of the school year, start of the summer timing. As always, super excited for the new Dave and 311 CDs. What are you most excited for this week? Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & the GrooCrux KingElvis Costello - Secret, Profane, and SugarcaneRyan Bingham - Roadhouse SunCrosby, Stills, & Nash ...
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A lot of big names decided to release their album this week. Perhaps it is the start of the month, end of the school year, start of the summer timing. As always, super excited for the new Dave and 311 CDs. What are you most excited for this week? Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & the GrooCrux KingElvis Costello - Secret, Profane, and SugarcaneRyan Bingham - Roadhouse SunCrosby, Stills, & Nash ...
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I had better hop on this mogwagon before it leaves town (oh, wait, it left town months ago, and I never got around to posting this...), although I'm not sure if I'm popular enough on Mog to merit such a post.My name is Dana, I live somewhere near Rawkkiddo in frosty or overbearingly humid Minnesota, depending on the season (there's only two!). I should hope that I live and love music. I'm me...
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Unfortunately I will not be going to 311 day any longer. My husband started a wonderful new job and is unable to attend the concert. Ofcourse he would not mind if I went without him but I would rather stay at home and steal happy hours with him...besides 311 always stops in to our town and throws down. No worries....
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| 1 Transistor |
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| 2 Prisoner |
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| 3 Galaxy |
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| 4 Beautiful Disaster |
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| 5 Inner Light Spectrum |
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| 6 Electricity |
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| 7 What Was I Thinking |
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| 8 Jupiter |
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| 9 Use of Time |
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| 10 The Continuous Life |
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| 11 No Control |
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| 12 Running |
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| 13 Color |
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| 14 Light Years |
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| 15 Creature Feature |
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| 16 Tune In |
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| 17 Rub a Dub |
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| 18 Starshines |
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| 19 Strangers |
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| 20 Borders |
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| 21 Stealing Happy Hours |
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