Umphrey’s McGee "Similar Skin"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: Progressive Rock
Release date: June 10, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. The Linear
2. Cut the Cable
3. Hourglas
4. No Diablo
5. Similar Skin
6. Puppet String
7. Little Gift
8. Educated Guess
9. Loose Ends
10. Hindsight 
11. Bridgeless

Line-up: 
Brendan Bayliss: Guitar, vocals
Jake Cinninger: Guitar, vocals
Joel Cummins: Keyboard, piano, vocals
Ryan Stasik: Bass
Kris Myers: Drums, vocals

Description/Reviews: 

Similar Skin is an eclectic collection that features 11 new songs that lean toward the rock-heavy side of what Umphrey’s has become known for. Some part of their vast live repertoire that have been recorded here for the first time. While Umphrey’s calling card for years has been their grand live events, the band’s focus in the studio has continued to evolve and break new ground with each album. The culmination of past recording experiences has brought them to Similar Skin. Following the overall success of 2009’s Mantis and 2011’s Death By Stereo, the band decided to forgo some of the dense productions of the past and create a work that includes more concise tracks filled with addictive melodies and memorable choruses. Fans need not worry though, there is plenty of signature Umphrey’s throughout the entire album. Diversity is a trademark of Umphrey’s McGee and it is well represented on Similar Skin. There are few bands that could have so many stylistic touchstones on the same album while blending them seamlessly and brilliantly. From the intricate prog-infused (“The Linear”, “Bridgeless”) to the pop-influenced (“No Diablo”, “Hourglass”) to thick heavy guitars tracks (“Little Gift”, “Hindsight”) and epic rock crescendos (“Cut The Cable”, “Loose Ends”), Similar Skin represents a band that continues to push forward in its 16th year. 

Media/Samples 
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