Mono - Worth The Investment?

[Ars Magna]

I've never really paid this band much attention. I had heard they were Godspeed/Explosions/Mogwai clones and figured that I didn't need to pursue them any further. I finally listened to a couple of tracks last night and thought they were quite good. I've decided that I need to pick up some of their material. Any suggestions where I should start (both in terms of which album and where I might be able to find them fairly cheap)?

 

[Demonspell]

I'd recommend starting with their most recent one You Are There (saw them perform the majority of it live and it was incredible) and work backwards from there. As for pricing, you can't go wrong in buying directly from their label at www.temporaryresidence.com ...$12, no shipping.

 

[Ars Magna]

I'd recommend starting with their most recent one You Are There (saw them perform the majority of it live and it was incredible) and work backwards from there. As for pricing, you can't go wrong in buying directly from their label at www.temporaryresidence.com ...$12, no shipping.

Thanks. They are playing here in about 2 weeks and I plan to attend. I actually heard the tracks at Temporary Residence last night...didn't think to look at how much the cds cost there. I went straight to eBay, Aquarius, etc. What a tool.

 

[Thanatopsis123]

I bought 1 Mono album (can't remember at the moment which one) and ended up regretting it. It was pretty boring and went nowhere.

 

[unknown]

Is Mono the band with the ridiculously long song titles?

 

[circus_brimstone]

Is Mono the band with the ridiculously long song titles?

That'd be Red Sparowes.

 

[Ars Magna]

I ordered 'You Are There' today. I'll give that a good soaking and see what comes of it. I've found that similar bands can sound great at first but really lose my interest as time passes.

 

[unknown]

That'd be Red Sparowes.

ah yes, that's the ticket. they're a good band, but they need to look up the word "verbose" in the dictionary

 

[Trylakos]

first to Unknown : Eluvium



Mono I guess is like an Explosions copy , but they still have their own style somewhat. Not good if you are looking for something completely original, but I personally recommend their split with World End's Girlfriend (who are touring with them, also with Grails)

 

[unknown]

Eluvium is fucking great. the guy who does it makes some of the most beautiful music. it's ridiculous

 

[Ars Magna]

Eluvium is fucking great. the guy who does it makes some of the most beautiful music. it's ridiculous

Everything I have heard from this guy (which, admittedly, has been about 4 tracks) has been wonderful. It's definitely on my list of future purchases.

 

[unknown]

Definitely. I'm not sure if you've heard anything off the latest album, Copia, but it's nothing short of breathtaking.

 

[Ars Magna]

Definitely. I'm not sure if you've heard anything off the latest album, Copia, but it's nothing short of breathtaking.

Maybe I will start with that one when the splurge begins.

 

[unknown]

go for it

 

[Demonspell]

Agreed, Copia and Talk Amongst The Trees are exceptional.

 

[Sadguru]

You are there is remarkable! It's also produced by Steve Albini, can't go wrong with that.