So what do the members of The American Analog Set do when they're not writing folksy laid back music to read by (a la Set Free)? They form a band with members of Winslow, call it The Paper South, and write atmospheric post-rock. To be honest, when I first heard the EP Caught Leaving the Scene of the Accident, I was impressed, but I had no clue what I was listening to. There are elements of Longwave, Low, Mogwai, and others, but the melodies are more complex, the sound more lush; but I never would have thought that this came out of the the same minds that brought us Set Free.
Upon Further listening however, I can ascertain elements that are similar to The American Analog Set, the vocals, sitting nicely in the background, acting the part of instrument and storyteller without wanting to steal the limelight. The Paper South create music to be listened to at high volume, particularly good when wearing headphones, as the intricate melodies of the various instruments collide like waves upon the shore of the listeners brain.
The other great thing about this band is that they are giving their music away. Download the six song EP at their homepage
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