New Prog Releases: Umphrey’s McGee

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Umphrey’s McGee "You Walked Up Shaking In Your Boots But You Stood Tall And Left A Raging Bull"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock
Format: vinyl, digital
Release date: July 16, 2021 (digital), August 11, 2021 (vinyl)
Tracklist

1. Catshot (3:46)

2. There's No Crying In Mexico (3:50)

3. Leave Me Las Vegas (3:38)

4. Depth Charge (3:15)

5. You Got The Wrong Guy (2:04)

6. Tango Mike (4:56)

7. Nipple Trix (3:05)

8. Le Blitz (2:48)

9. Le Sac (3:04)

10. Gurgle (2:37)

11. Restrung (3:17)

12. October Rain (5:59)

Total Time 42:19

Line-up
Brendan Bayliss - guitar

Jake Cinninger - guitar

Joel Cummins - keyboards

Andy Farag - percussion

Kris Myers - drums

Ryan Stasik - bass

Description/Review

The 12-track studio album contains 10 songs often used to open live shows, including lead single “Leave Me Las Vegas,” as well as two tunes that appear to be previously unheard from their titles.
“Catshot” is the oldest song featured on You Walked Up Shaking In Your Boots But You Stood Tall & Left A Raging Bull as Umphrey’s McGee debuted the instrumental intro live on February 19, 2009 at Variety Workplace in Atlanta. “Leave Me Las Vegas” was premiered less than a month later, while “Tango Mike” was first played in 2010 and 2011 saw the debuts of “Nipple Trix” and “There’s No Crying In Mexico.”

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Umphrey’s McGee "It's Not Us"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Eclectic, Multigenre
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: January 12, 2018
Tracklist:
1. The Silent Type (3:30)
2. Looks (3:05)
3. Whistle Kids (3:36)
4. Half Delayed (3:36)
5. Maybe Someday (6:36)
6. Remind Me (7:37)
7. You & You Alone (3:59)
8. Forks (4:28)
9. Speak Up (6:05)
10. Piranhas (4:20)
11. Dark Brush (6:04)

Total Time 51:36

Line-up:
Brendan Bayliss: Guitar, vocals
Jake Cinninger: Guitar, vocals
Joel Cummins: Keyboard, vocals
Ryan Stasik: Bass
Kris Myers: Drums, vocals
Andy Farag: Percussion
With
Joshua Redman: Saxophone (9)

Description/Reviews:

Things get interesting immediately with the second track “Looks,” a groovy prog-funk track with mixed tempos and thumping bass lines. There is even a moment that bares similarities to a Tony Bank’s Genesis keyboard breakdown. This is a fun track and one any prog fan would appreciate... Things kick into high gear with the 5th song, “Maybe Someday,” the group’s dive into progressive rock. All the elements are here, the killer chops, time signature changes, solo breakdowns, and the explosive fast-paced ending complete with finger tapping. Sitting back listening to this one, you might find yourself doing a double take, wondering ‘what in the world was that?!’ Next track “Remind Me” gives off the suggestion that perhaps we are heading back into jam territory with its acoustic guitar groove and mystical breakdown in the chorus. But before the listener can get too comfortable, the band dive straight into prog metal for perhaps the highlight of the album. This is full-on double bass, guitar chunk shred, and it doesn’t let up for the remaining 5 minutes of the song.

Read the full review at progreport.com

Media/Samples
The Silent Type
Looks

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Umphrey’s McGee "It's Not Us"

Things get interesting immediately with the second track “Looks,” a groovy prog-funk track with mixed tempos and thumping bass lines. There is even a moment that bares similarities to a Tony Bank’s Genesis keyboard breakdown. This is a fun track and one any prog fan would appreciate... Things kick into high gear with the 5th song, “Maybe Someday,” the group’s dive into progressive rock. All the elements are here, the killer chops, time signature changes, solo breakdowns, and the explosive fast-paced ending complete with finger tapping. Sitting back listening to this one, you might find yourself doing a double take, wondering ‘what in the world was that?!’ Next track “Remind Me” gives off the suggestion that perhaps we are heading back into jam territory with its acoustic guitar groove and mystical breakdown in the chorus. But before the listener can get too comfortable, the band dive straight into prog metal for perhaps the highlight of the album. This is full-on double bass, guitar chunk shred, and it doesn’t let up for the remaining 5 minutes of the song.

Read the full review at progreport.com

Media/Samples
The Silent Type
Looks

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Umphrey’s McGee "Similar Skin"

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

The Linear
Cut the Cable
Hourglas
No Diablo
Similar Skin
Puppet String
Little Gift
Educated Guess
Loose Ends
Hindsight
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.

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Cut the Cable
Stream

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