You do the math
Paul Meany in 2001 started a long-distance project with drummer Darren King of Springfield, Missouri. The two would write songs or record tracks and send them to the other party to add their contribution. Eventually the two had enough songs and Meany was able to convince King to move to New Orleans and properly start a band now known as MuteMath.
Rounded out by guitarist Greg Hill and bassist Roy Mitchell-Cardenas, the quartet started working on tracks in hopes of getting a record deal. The demo fell into the hands of producer Teddy T, who was so impressed with the music that he started Teleprompt Records; Teleprompt released the bands EP Reset in 2004.
After proving their ability, the band signed a distribution deal with Warner Records who would re-release the Reset EP and get the band in to record their second album of the year. The album was scheduled for release in 2005, but due to marketing issues between the two labels, MuteMath's self-titled album was not released until 2006.
The band has the unique ability to utilize their influences across numerous generations of rock, be creative and experimental, hook laden and catchy, yet with originality and freshness not found in too many bands today. Upon first listen, I thought that the band was from the UK, the singer in some songs sounds like he has a slight accent, and the music could be compared to bands like Bloc Party, The Police and Radiohead's OK Computer/The Bends era.
The album is full of well-crafted tracks and filled with unique guitar and keyboard sounds, pungent bass lines, well layered instrumentation, and brilliant drumming. Tracks such as ‘Chaos', ‘Plan B', ‘Control', ‘Noticed' and the arena-ready rock song ‘Typical' properly displays the true talent and ability of this band.
My only complaint about this band is the more instrumental tracks on the album. It's not that the songs aren't well crafted, the mood of the album is very poppy and the slower and instrumental songs bring down the momentum when listening to the album.
Recently MuteMath is a part of 102.1 The Edge's ‘Next Big Thing Concert Series' and played at London's Salt Lounge. I wasn't able to attend the show, but I was blown away by the live footage available on YouTube. If you want to see what this band is all about, watch the video of the band performing ‘Chaos' on Jimmy Kimmel live. Seeing this kind of intensity in a live show would be incredible, I'm definitely not missing them the next time they come to town.
Rounded out by guitarist Greg Hill and bassist Roy Mitchell-Cardenas, the quartet started working on tracks in hopes of getting a record deal. The demo fell into the hands of producer Teddy T, who was so impressed with the music that he started Teleprompt Records; Teleprompt released the bands EP Reset in 2004.
After proving their ability, the band signed a distribution deal with Warner Records who would re-release the Reset EP and get the band in to record their second album of the year. The album was scheduled for release in 2005, but due to marketing issues between the two labels, MuteMath's self-titled album was not released until 2006.
The band has the unique ability to utilize their influences across numerous generations of rock, be creative and experimental, hook laden and catchy, yet with originality and freshness not found in too many bands today. Upon first listen, I thought that the band was from the UK, the singer in some songs sounds like he has a slight accent, and the music could be compared to bands like Bloc Party, The Police and Radiohead's OK Computer/The Bends era.
The album is full of well-crafted tracks and filled with unique guitar and keyboard sounds, pungent bass lines, well layered instrumentation, and brilliant drumming. Tracks such as ‘Chaos', ‘Plan B', ‘Control', ‘Noticed' and the arena-ready rock song ‘Typical' properly displays the true talent and ability of this band.
My only complaint about this band is the more instrumental tracks on the album. It's not that the songs aren't well crafted, the mood of the album is very poppy and the slower and instrumental songs bring down the momentum when listening to the album.
Recently MuteMath is a part of 102.1 The Edge's ‘Next Big Thing Concert Series' and played at London's Salt Lounge. I wasn't able to attend the show, but I was blown away by the live footage available on YouTube. If you want to see what this band is all about, watch the video of the band performing ‘Chaos' on Jimmy Kimmel live. Seeing this kind of intensity in a live show would be incredible, I'm definitely not missing them the next time they come to town.
