Few bands of Quiet Company’s caliber would consider randomly showing up on a college campus and playing a make-shift concert in the middle of the afternoon. But, Quiet Company did just that in Red Square last Thursday. For those of you that missed it, the group displayed their talent as a promotion for their concert that night at Black Cat.
Austin-based alt-rock band Quiet Company sat down with Danny Goldberg in the WGTB studio recently to discuss their upcoming tour, which includes a performance at the Black Cat this Thursday, 11/1.
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Lyrical Genius: ★★★★★
Overall Music: ★★★★3/4
Without listening closely to the lyrics of each song, one would assume that Quiet Company is just another indie band combining tunes from the Get Up Kids with the lyrics of Colin Meloy of the Decemberists. However, We Are All Where We Belong, is packed with meaty and sometimes controversial lyrics which many people can relate to. In lead singer Taylor Muse’s own word, “It is, essentially, a break up record, only the romance that’s ending was between myself and religion.” Muse’s emotion and honesty in confronting his troubles with religion and ultimate separation from it, contribute strongly to the power and mood of the lyrics and the album as a whole. For anyone who has struggled with understanding religion or ultimately given up on it, this is one album in which the singer and song-writer can definitely relate. Read More »
