Helicopters

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With a performance at the 2007 Lollapalooza festival, the release of an EP, appearances on numerous compilations, and live performances with bands such as Athlete, Lymbyc Systym and Au Revoir Simone all tucked safely behind them, Helicopters closed the door on the final chapter of their debut album and quickly got to work on their next major endeavor, "Sizing Up the Distance". Many bands make an intentional effort to move away from a sound or direction of a previous project; a cathartic expunging of the past. “Our first album was very much an attempt to explore a genre that was new to us… we wanted electronic elements to clearly define the framework and feel of each song. We even replaced our drummer with a laptop”, says principal guitarist, Jason Caldeira. “But 'Sizing Up the Distance' was much more about building upon what we’d already defined with the first album… we all wanted to continue using electronic elements, but more for color and texture than foundation.” Despite being a clear departure from the dominating loops and electronics of "How to Fake Fall Asleep", "Sizing Up the Distance" is a highly logical evolutionary leap for the band. The electronic pop fare has been replaced with fuller, more sophisticated arrangements. “Production for this album is lush yet defined. We wanted to create an atmosphere in which you are first aware of the size and mood of the song.” says multi-instrumentalist and producer, Brian Fifield. “It’s only after multiple listens that you’ll

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Walking To Be Looked At

How to Fake Fall Asleep

Sizing Up the Distance

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The Honey and the Hiss

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Did.You Hear The New Mixtape? (August 2011)

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Did.You Hear The New Mixtape? (August 2011): B-Side

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Did.You Hear The New Mixtape? (BEST OF 2011): July To December

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Scharfy's Indie Mixtape April 2009

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Camp America Remixes - paperbag.rcrdlbl.com

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Chicago Mixtape 019

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