Name: And The Broken String
Brand: Bishop Allen

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doc003

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-07-30

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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656605130323

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Bishop Allen

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Alternative / Modern

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Bishop Allen is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York. They have been active since 2003 and have gained a loyal following with their unique sound and captivating performances.
With influences ranging from Voxtrot to The Decemberists, Bishop Allen has carved out their own place in the indie music scene. Their catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics resonate with fans of all ages.
Known for their energetic live shows, *Bishop Allen* delivers a memorable experience that leaves audiences wanting more. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, you won't be disappointed by their infectious enthusiasm and undeniable talent.

inaugural release from new jagjaguwar imprint dead oceans. 2006 was a big year for bishop allen. the band recorded and self-released an ep every month of the year. fifty-eight songs later, they completed one of the most ambitious recording projects in recent memory. their 2003 debut, 'charm school', was a hooky indie-pop gem, but bishop allen's ep material proves far more sophisticated and addictive. with the eps, bishop allen's pop smarts sound timeless, escaping the indie-pop idiom and revealing a language informed by the kinks, dylan, and the zombies. while it was in motion, the ep-a-month project was the toast of the blogosphere, but it wasn't just an online phenomenon; it garnered the band attention everywhere from the wall street journal to npr's song of the day. this adulation all happened without the benefit of a record label or publicist. bishop allen was truly diy, recording and releasing their own records and booking their own tours. but it was never bishop allen's intent to forgo a label for the long term, and in early 2007 the band struck a partnership with dead oceans. the first fruit of this relationship is bishop allen's sophomore album, 'the broken string'. if bishop allen made a huge musical jump from the 2003 debut to the 2006 eps, the band made a quantum leap on the broken string. of its 12 songs, 9 are reworked tracks from the eps and two are previously unreleased. these are not just re-recordings: bishop allen has stepped out of the home studio and created definitive versions of songs that were originally conceived within the constraints of a monthly deadline. benefiting from the earlier recordings and several tours, the songs' arrangements have grown, the production is lush, the lyrics are front and center, and the band's evolution has reached a new level. if ed sullivan were alive today, bishop allen's story-songs would be ripe for prime time. 'the broken string' is the follow-up for which bishop allen fans have long clamored.

And The Broken String

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