7. The Rest – Everyone All At Once
Andy : 10 :: Dave : 7
Before I began writing about music, I perused music blogs vociferously. Certainly I was interested in hearing things from bands I was already familiar with, but mostly I read blogs I enjoyed to learn of new music. I consistently read the submissions blurbs on the many blogs I read and thought it would be nice to have a band send their music to me, for my opinion on their work. Upon beginning this blog, and to a lesser extent on my previous individual site, such submissions began. For the most part it is a crapshoot, sampling brief bits of music out of the vast number of submissions we receive to see if anything is worth our while and interesting. Unequivocally, there has been no greater submission amongst the flood to make their way to our inbox, than the band whose album ends the year at number seven on our countdown.
The Rest is a seven piece band that hails from the not so distant Hamilton, Ontario. On Everyone All At Once, every single facet of the band’s work is wondrous. From lead singer Adam’s display of vocal range, to the craftsmanship of each instrument played, to the arrangements of each song, this is a band coming together to execute a piece of art. Back in the early days of this site, we described it as musical magnetic poetry, and I can think of no greater description.
We may not check our inbox as often as we should, but if we locate another masterpiece such as this album, we will be surprised. At this point, it is both surprising and disappointing that this album didn’t get more recognition than it did. I only hope that soon this band outgrows the likes of this little site, and makes its way its way into the conversation on those with bigger audiences.
The Rest – Coughing Blood/Fresh Mountain Air (mp3)
The Rest – The Lady Vanishes (mp3)
(Both Songs from Everyone All At Once)
