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Those who love the concept but were ultimately irritated by the unremitting, over-stuffed joyousness of The Polyphonic Spree, may just find a more enjoyable balance in the world of LA's indiest kids The Mae-Shi. Or in this single, at least.
‘Run To Your Grave’ is a sprint of high-spirited gang vocals and peeling guitars that, rather like the song's convivially-minded video, threaten to over-spill into overt lunacy but just about manage to stay in focus for the song’s duration. Taken from their forthcoming third album proper, HLLYH, it’s a promise of technicolour joy to come.
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- In Photos: DiS Stage @ Summer Sundae 2008 Weekender
- The Mae Shi, Dananananaykroyd at Old Blue Last, London, South East England, Mon 04 Aug
- The Mae Shi, Dananananaykroyd at Old Blue Last, London, South East England, Mon 04 Aug
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OMG
Flaming Lips clone alert
No flaming Lips clones
woah no no! The Mae Shi are amazing, so original! Unfortunately they have opted for a more pop-ey approach for their new album but their previous albums are incredible. Some of the best group vocals Ive heard!
flaming lips?
Ha! This song is the equivalent of a really messy group of children dressing up in their nicst clothes for a birthday party and being on their best behaviour.
i really like this song
alot poppier than their other records, but catchy as hell
Should have been a great 2:30 single
Runs a bit long. Love the music, hate the words. Is it so difficult for indie songwriters to match lyrics to musical feeling? This is a great upbeat riff that 5th graders everywhere could sing along to, except as soon as Teacher heard the lyrics, they'd be sent straight to the school's counselor.
RstJ


The Mae Shi
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