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Mt St Helens
12+ albums
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Mt. St. Helens have released their third album, "Of Others", which offers a more refined and concise version of their compelling, guitar driven sound. Having cut their teeth in the early part of the 21st century at the Fireside Bowl, Empty Bottle, Schubas and Bottom Lounge (and many stateside tours); Mt. St. Helens have stuck it out and cultivated a small but devoted following. "Of Others" draws from influences as diverse as Unwound, Shudder to Think, Ride and Boards of Canada but the result is far from derivative. Guitar player Michael Sprague has constructed a cadre of masterfully spare guitar leads that are at once striking and hypnotic. Guitarist / vocalist Quinn Goodwillie's (of acclaimed local group Sleep Out) powerful voice has increased in range and fortitude and is greatly bolstered by the stalwart rhythm section of Jason Sprague (Bass) and Ben Geier (drums). After the demise of their beloved former home, Divot Records (Haymarket Riot, Sweep The Leg Johnny, Braid), MSH have signed on with Chicago's Two Thumbs Down Records, home of Driftless Pony Club, May or May Not and Dialogue. TTD will release "Of Others" in August of this year. Former member Matt Fast, of local group Rollo Tomasi, will be re-joining the band this year and handling third guitar, keyboard and percussion duties. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
