Wait Ep - Polyphonic Spree

Wait Ep - Polyphonic Spree: Worth the Wait? (514 words)
by Wezzo - written on 25.07.07 (Very useful, 50 readings)
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The Polyphonic Spree, for those unaware, are a very unique rock band. Ranging from 24 to 29 members strong, and led by Flaming Lips frontman Tom DeLaughter, they combine choral pop in the vein of the Beach Boys with a dense, symphonic Wall-of-Sound type backing, gospel-like chants and singing, and the occasional bit of psychedelia. They have to be heard to be believed (it's probably worth checking out a sample or two at Amazon.com or on iTunes to completely understand the style we're dealing with here). Bridging the gap between their 2004 album "Together We're Heavy" and the 2007 album "The Fragile Army", The Polyphonic Spree's 5-track EP ...