Mirrored
Warp
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BATTLES is John Stanier (TOMAHAWK, THE MARK OF CAIN), Ian Williams (Don Caballero) and Dave Konopka (LYNX, TYONDAI BRAXTON).
2006 saw the release of 'EP C/ B EP', a uniquely packaged collection of two previous EP's. The sheer musical breadth of their first three EP's, and the lasting impact of their live shows have left fans in eager anticipation of their full length debut ... and 'Mirrored' does not disappoint!!!
Having served time in seminal acts Don Caballero, Helmet, Tomahawk, Lynx and The Mark of Cain amongst others, Battles draw from a sprawling range of styles and sounds and distill this erratic static into the tightest mindfuck jams to be committed to playable format. Battles appeals to fans of key alternative international acts such as MARS VOLTA, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, TV ON THE RADIO, AND YOU WILL KNOW US, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, SHELLAC, FUGAZI, TORTOISE, BUTTHOLE SURFERS, MELVINS, LIARS etc..
The first single "Atlas" is a verifiable anthem, unrelenting and gigantic, but never surrendering the skewed aesthetic of the band's past. This rhythmic rocker features some freaky vocals, a stomping drum beat & a captivating juggernaut of a groove & has a killer video featuring Battles performing in a giant mirrored cube, spinning through outer space, showcasing their inimitable style.
This video had an exclusive international release on Pitchfork, which collected an astounding initial response and ongoing forum banter http://pitchforkmedia.com/page/forkcast/41452#Battles_Video_Battles_ Furthermore, the video has already received 60,000+ views on You tube - check it under Warp logo!
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Race:10
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Atlas
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Ddiamondd
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Tonto
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Leyendecker
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Rainbow
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Bad Trails
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Prismism
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Snare Hangar
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Tij
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Race:out
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