The Meligrove Band — Planets Conspire

Some bands spend their whole careers looking for the magic formula and never find it. For others, success comes instantaneously. Then there are a few groups, like The Meligrove Band, whose careers are right in the middle. They've been around for more than a few years, but it wasn't until Planets Conspire ended up in the hands of V2 that they finally struck it big. It's not hard to see why they became the label's first Canadian signing. Producer Jose Contreras wanted to capture the Meligroves' live sound and he nailed it on the head. Every track on this disc oozes energy and immediacy. Listening to this record is like listening to Hot Hot Heat's Make Up The Breakdown — it's edgy yet polished, and operatic but still indie-rock friendly. Talk about making the most of an opportunity.

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