Mute Math- Armistice Album Review

Finally, after three years of touring around and riding they're debut album, Mute Math, the boys from New Orleans have produced another gem of an album. Armistice has to be one of the most eclectic albums Ive ever heard in a very long time.

If youre a fan, as you should be, youd notice on their website the entire recording process over the past few years while on the road and in the studio both in Nashville and New Orleans. The apparent long and strenuous process of producing the new album actually prompted tension within the band leading them to bring aboard producer Dennis Herring (producer of Modest Mouse, Elvis Costello, The Hives, Ben Folds and others) to help them bring focus towards the creative process as the band scrapped nearly everything done to the point and starting from scratch which helped them produce 20 or so new songs which would eventually be boiled down into the twelve that make up Armistice.

Armistice in itself is an amazing album from start to finish. You may or may not know that you got a taste back when the film Twilight came out with the bands first single to come out from the new album, Spotlight. Whatever you do, dont base that one song to be the entire album, its an amazing ride filled with Mute Maths patented form of unique art and experimental rock. If you listen closely its you can hear possible influences or just overall different genres of music. Some singles have a hit of radio head with that airy lift you off the ground feel, almost West Indian Girlish. Other singles have a heavy electro poppy feel to it as well. While the rest of the album is filled with strings and brass, including a second cut from the title track, Armistice, which includes back up from the Rebirth Brass Band outta the bands hometown of New Orleans.

Mute Math has to be one of the most creative and hard working bands out there today. They're record music is only seconded by their live performances which never disappoint. If you havent picked up Armistice then there probably is something a little off about you. Otherwise go get and watch out for them to hit a town near you. For us here in the fantastic city of San Diego Mute Math will be hitting the House of Blues on October 11th. Be there or be of the squared variety.