The Polyphonic Spree - Democratic Underground

LifeDuringWartime

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Thu Jan-27-05 10:46 PM
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The Polyphonic Spree

The Polyphonic Spree is quite the band. 23 members or so...lots of vocals, flute, harp, trumpet, trombone, french horn, organ, synthesizer, theremin, bass, guitar, pedal steel, drums, percussion, strings...

http://www.thepolyphonicspree.com has two of the songs on their new album (together we're heavy)

ever hear them?

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lazarus

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Thu Jan-27-05 11:23 PM
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1. love 'em

They've got a good sound, very fresh.

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DBoon

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Fri Jan-28-05 07:40 PM
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2. Yes, twice

They are refreshing live.

I understand the criticism that they are formulaic pop, but what the heck.

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lazarus

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Sat Jan-29-05 12:32 AM
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3. about that criticism

I'm trying to figure out what the "formula" is, anyway. How many other bands like this have there been?

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DBoon

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Sat Jan-29-05 01:03 AM
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4. Procol Harum, maybe?

I don't know.

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