Maps & Atlases delivered one of their most ambitious and fully realized works with Beware And Be Grateful, released in 2012 on Barsuk Records. The Chicago-based band crafted a sound that blends syncopated rhythms, Soweto-inspired guitar leads, and the remarkably malleable vocals of Dave Davison into something both accessible and adventurous. Sitting at the intersection of art rock and pop sensibility, the album draws comparisons to the likes of TV on the Radio and Fleet Foxes while maintaining a distinctive voice all its own.
Beware And Be Grateful is a rewarding listen that reveals new layers with each spin, from the affecting opener "Old & Gray" to the stoic album closer "Important." Highlights like "Remote and Dark Years," "Winter," and centerpiece "Silver Self" — which features a full-on guitar solo and a unique split across two sides of the record — showcase the band's knack for mellifluous harmonies and kinetic, asymmetrical pop songwriting. Self-assured and deeply textured, this album stands as a true high point in the Maps & Atlases catalog.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Barsuk Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 04/17/2012
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TRACKS
A1. Old And Gray
A2. Fever
A3. Winter
A4. Remote & Dark Years
A5. Untitled (Silver Self Intro)
B1. Silver Self
B2. Vampires
B3. Be Three Years Old
B4. Bugs
B5. Old Ash
B6. Important
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