MuteMath'sArmistice is the first of eight albums in the Top 15 Albums of 2009 to make the Billboard Top 200 chart. The album debuted at #18 with over 18,000 copies sold. It is also the first of two New Orleans bands on the list.
Armistice doesn't push the musical envelope quite like their self-titled album did but this album is definitely one of the best of 2009. This album was a step towards a more commercial feel but not alienating their underground following. However, it seemed to tie their creative hands as their songs are more predictable than their first album. MuteMath definitely has their own sound and can't be put into a musical style. As a matter of fact, I tend to describe other bands as having a "mutemath style."
Armistice is an album that sneaks up on you. It's one of those albums that get better every time you listen to it. I have a feeling if this album was released early in 2009, it would be in the Top 5. Isn't it weird how albums tend to do that?
The songs of Armistice flow together perfectly. This album could be played from front to back in its entirety at a live show and a have a perfect flow. Gone are the 5+ minute songs that are common on their self-titled album and replaced with the standard 3 to 4 minute songs but with perfect transitions between songs.
Tracks like Backfire, The Nerve and Electrify maintain the vibe of their first album and Spotlight was their commercial release as it also appeared on the Twilight Soundtrack. The song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart in February 2009. Their song Pins and Needles could easily be heard in the lounge of a Ritz Carlton if they only had saxophone in the song.
Overall, this is easily one of the best albums of 2009 (didn't I say that already?). But, again, I have seen this album left off of countless year-end charts. Don't make that mistake. Get enveloped by the Sting-esque vocals and the mesmerizing music that will sometimes lead you to wonder "how did they do that?"
Click on my favorite song Backfire below on the LaLa.com music player.
On Warped Tour 2006, I would watch them play every single day. I wasn't the only one. They were definitely an "artist" band as their crowd was primarily other Warped Tour bands and staff.
If MuteMath comes to a town near you, I would drop whatever you were doing to watch their show. It will amaze you.
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On Warped Tour 2006, I would watch them play every single day. I wasn't the only one. They were definitely an "artist" band as their crowd was primarily other Warped Tour bands and staff.
January 12, 2010 at 2:35 PMIf MuteMath comes to a town near you, I would drop whatever you were doing to watch their show. It will amaze you.
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