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The Mitchells
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Out of 6 votes - Similar Artists: Archers of Loaf, Polvo, Truman's Water, Sonic Youth
Out of 6 votes
- Location: Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
- Genre: Alternative/Punk » Indie Rock
Editor's review
On "Slow Gears," the western Massachusetts group shows the effects of playing in an area jammed with colleges. But the post-Sebadoh, postgrad guitars and sloughed vocals shouldn't be confused with slackerdom. The riffs here stay taut even when they're not outlining melodies.
Biography
Most indie rock aficionados can probably tell you a thing or two about Northampton. The tiny Massachusetts town gave birth to a number of ultra-influential acts, including Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and Silver Jews. These same folks probably also know about The Mitchells, the long running indie rock act that set out to "Write songs like the Smiths, but perform them like Polvo." These indie rock veterans are a major part of the Northeast scene and have shared bills over the years with Throwing Muses, Buffalo Tom, The Figgs, Versus, Crooked Fingers and Jason Lowenstein. For their third full-length, Slow Gears, The Mitchells keep the up-tempo, distorted feel that fans are used to, while introducing some new atmospheric moments that give listeners a chance to reflect on this truly awesome band.
