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Down and Above
12+ albums
rockalternative rockindiealternativeRheinAir Rock
about
Minneapolis-based Down and Above have emerged with a refreshing sound that blends heavy grooves, 3-part harmonies, and hardcore-inspired breakdowns into a powerful, melodic mix. Originally from the small town of Kalispell , MT, the three longtime friends entered into the thriving Minneapolis music scene at the end of 2000. Starting off playing tiny record stores and college cafeterias, the band quickly turned the heads of many music fans in the upper midwest. With a string of successful local releases to their credit, Down and Aboves newest record, Anodyne, shows tremendous growth for a band that has always strived to marry a variety of seemingly unlikely sources. Drawing on influences ranging from King's X, Rush, and Candiria, to Bjork, Tori Amos, and Richard Buckner, Anodyne promises a diverse blend of assaulting rock and singer/songwriter savvy. Bassist Ian Allison reflects, "On this record, Dave and I would always ask each other, OK, now how would Willie Nelson or Tori sing over this heavy riff? We weren't content with putting out just a 'rock' record." Met with overwhelming anticipation, Anodyne surpassed weighty expectations and the band couldn't be happier with the record. Fans and music critics agree that Anodyne is the bands strongest effort thus far. "Anodyne is the best work we've ever done," deadpans guitarist David Young. "It was, at the same time, the most difficult and most amazing process that we've gone through as a band." Hold Your Breath for a Ri
