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Manchester Orchestra
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As led by singer/songwriter/guitarist
Andy Hull
, the maturity of
Manchester Orchestra
's songwriting belied the fact that the bandmembers were barely legal when their group came into existence. Based in Atlanta, GA, the indie rock outfit grew out of songs that
Hull
had begun writing while a junior in high school. Encouraged by positive response, he opted for home schooling senior year to be able to spend as much time as possible in the studio writing and recording. Friends started collaborating
with him over time, and
Manchester Orchestra
soon solidified into a trio filled out by bassist
Jonathan Corley
and drummer
Jeremiah Edmond
.
Hull
's songwriting had noticeably progressed with the addition of his friends, and at that point, the decision was made to trim their growing album down to only five songs for an EP release.
You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs a Good Editor
thus appeared in 2005 through the band's own Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. With the EP out,
Manchester Orchestra
began playing shows around the Southeast and added keyboardist
Chris Freeman
into the mix along the way. Their record turned heads in and around Atlanta, and also started making a stir beyond the city limits. The guys were invited to play slots at the South by Southwest and Lollapalooza festivals in 2006 before work on their full-length album began that summer; the resulting
I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
was issued by the year's end. The record proved to be a poignant collection of memorable hooks and thoughtful narratives that showcased a similar style to acts like
the Weakerthans
and
Death Cab for Cutie
. Eventually, studio intern-turned-guitarist
Robert McDowell
joined on permanently, and as a steady buzz continued to grow, especially on Internet blogs,
Manchester Orchestra
snagged an opening spot on
Brand New
's largely sold-out spring 2007 tour. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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