Typhoon - Starting Over

For the first post, I feel compelled to further expound on my love for my new favorite band, Typhoon.

First, a few great things about this band. They reside in SE Portland (one of my hometowns), they are a rather large band, and they got their start playing packed house shows. They took what they knew about that sound and exploited it on their new full length, Hunger and Thirst. It was recorded in a house and you can hear the space on the album. There are pockets that you can wallow in, enjoying the feel and tone of the notes. The orchestral reality of the band is not overwhelming and no one instrument gets favored status, except, maybe, the lead vocals. Which is fine with me, since the lyrics are amazing. Lyrics about growing in many ways; older, wiser, emotionally. Even though some may be songs of a sad reality, they are presented with a joy that you can't help but share in.

Starting Over is the lead track on Hunger and Thirst and is available for free download on their website:

http://www.wearetyphoon.com/discography/hunger-and-thirst/

For a great OBP interview/in-studio session check this out:

http://www.opbmusic.org/studio_sessions/146-Typhoon

They recently came out with a new EP called "A New Kind of House" that almost acts as a second act to Hunger and Thirst.

Finally, I have to thank Andres for leading me to this awesome band. He played them on his radio show "The Omission" and I was hooked.

Let me know what you think about the post and what would keep you coming back. Hope you enjoy Typhoon as much as me.