Description
Speed The Plough – Manson’s Box – Compact Disc
Speed the Plough is an American indie rock band formed in New Jersey in the 1980s. Manson’s Bo’ is an album by Speed the Plough released in 1989.
Speed the Plough was formed by brothers John and Toni Baumgartner. The band’s lineup has evolved over the years, but the Baumgartner brothers have remained core members. Speed the Plough’s music is characterized by its jangly guitars, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics. They are often associated with the indie rock and college rock scenes of the 1980s and 1990s.
Speed the Plough creates an atmospheric terrain rich with undulating layers of rhythms. Strings and strums abound–acoustic and electric guitars and mandolin are married to the bass and drums, creating a big, bright rhythmic shimmer. Melodies are carried by the male and female voices. They, along with occasional violin and woodwinds, peek out like noses, chins, and toes from under covers.
MASON’S BOX is the group’s third release and one of its strongest.John Baumgartner delivers a number of songs that instantly jump out of the gently spellbinding mood. Spurred on by such stunning numbers as ‘Napoleon’ and ‘Oh, the Paradise,’ the band steps forward with inventive and sympathetic playing to meet the new challenge. This album is imbued with a warmth akin to a crisp autumn walk in the woods.
Manson’s Box features a collection of songs written and performed by Speed the Plough. The album showcases their songwriting abilities and musical versatility.
Manson’s Box received positive reviews from critics and helped solidify Speed the Plough’s reputation as an influential band in the indie rock scene. Speed the Plough has continued to release music and perform live over the years, maintaining a dedicated fan base and influencing subsequent generations of indie rock musicians.
Manson’s Box is considered a significant album in Speed the Plough’s discography and a noteworthy release in the indie rock genre.
East Side Digital
Song List
1. Lock And Key
2. Deepest Brown
3. Roof Is Off, The (The Stars Are There And It’s Mighty Cold)
4. Napoleon
5. Follow Your Visions
6. Oh, The Paradise
7. Wide Awake
8. Book Of Reasons
9. Seven Stairs
10. Song
11. Morro Bay
12. Screen Door
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.