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The Tin Horns
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Out of 4 votes - Similar Artists: The Jealous Sound, Shiner, Archers of Loaf, Zwan
Out of 4 votes
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Genre: Alternative/Punk » Emo
Editor's review
Minneapolis is less known for math rock than for slackers who play rock when they should be doing their math. Maybe the Tin Horns had their girlfriends do their homework for them, because they capture much of the best of both sounds. The group mixes sludgy college-rock guitars with tight harmonies and a dark, experimental edge.
Biography
The Tin Horns were born from a blend of scattered musicians who have
recently surfaced on the storied map of the Twin Cities Music. In early 2004,
singer/guitarist Andy Allen and singer/bassist Dan Wenz, former band mates
in The Tide, hooked up with drummer B.J. Wuollet (formerly of the Stereo) and
guitarist Casey Nelson (formerly of End Transmission) and the fusion of old
friends and talented musicians was forged.
The band's debut album, Tin Horns Present: The Champions of Victory, was
independently released in February. It is a mature collaboration; an album of
disparate and distinct indie rock, with Allen and Wenz trading on vocals or
doubling up with offsetting melodies and random all-group harmonies. The
guitar work and percussion cruise off clever and memorable arrangements full
of rewarding hooks that come out of nowhere. In short, the Tin Horns are
strong out of the gates with an exciting debut and are coming to a local venue
near you.
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