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Thursday, 15 November 2012 13:08

Alt-J - An Awesome Wave - Atlantic / Canvasback

Alt-J - An Awesome Wave - Atlantic / Canvasback
It’s not easy to craft the perfect pop song. The try and fail to find that familiar melody, that joyous hook, that great rock riff or that insightful lyrical passage is more common than the actual desired result. That’s why we tip our caps to artists like The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan and Hendrix. And while many attempt to follow the path already trodden, some bands opt for a less convenient approach.
Published in 2012
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Tuesday, 23 October 2012 11:46

Alt-J

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jory Cordy As the favorite to win the Mercury Music Prize in November and a Top 20 phenomenon in the UK, Alt-J is perhaps the most successful British Band of 2012. Alt-J has made its splash with their debut album An Awesome Wave
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