Feb 26 2006
The Young Republic
I spent quite a while debating exactly who I should use as my first entry on here. After all, first impressions are vital. There are a ton of bands I want to cover here, and narrowing it down to one just to start was a very difficult job. Eventually though I found my answer, The Young Republic.
I first discovered The Young Republic through a couple of other mp3 blogs, so it seems only fair that I would start my time here with them.
You wouldn’t think it to look at them, but these nine people are putting out orchestral indie rock of the highest order. The obvious comparison would be a slightly less twee Belle & Sebastian, but even that feels like I’m doing them a massive disservice. Lyrically their songs are simple, these are melancoly tales of love, but the beauty is in the delivery.
MP3 The Young Republic - Girl From The Northern States
MP3 The Young Republic - Always Together
MP3 The Young Republic - Seeing Someone You Know / Seventeen Miles Away
MP3 The Young Republic - Modern Plays
You’ll find a ton more mp3s for your enjoyment on their website, where you can also purchase their cds.
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