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The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra · 2009

24 min · 5 tracks · indie rock

An intimate live recording that captures the raw energy and emotional depth of Manchester Orchestra's indie rock sound.

Why this album works

Best for
intimate live energy capture gradual build to resolution emotional depth in performance
Context
Released on July 9, 2009, 'The MySpace Transmissions' came shortly after Manchester Orchestra's critically acclaimed album 'Mean Everything to Nothing'. This live EP showcased their burgeoning popularity and solidified their reputation as a compelling live act, offering fans a stripped-down experience of their music.
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indie rock

The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra is an EP by Manchester Orchestra, released in 2009. An intimate live recording that captures the raw energy and emotional depth of Manchester Orchestra's indie rock sound. This album is notable for its unique format as a live recording released on MySpace, reflecting the platform's influence in music promotion during the late 2000s. It helped bridge the gap between digital distribution and traditional album releases, highlighting the changing landscape of the music industry at the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra sound like?

An intimate live recording that captures the raw energy and emotional depth of Manchester Orchestra's indie rock sound. Rooted in indie rock.

What makes The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra by Manchester Orchestra notable?

This album is notable for its unique format as a live recording released on MySpace, reflecting the platform's influence in music promotion during the late 2000s. It helped bridge the gap between digital distribution and traditional album releases, highlighting the changing landscape of the music industry at the time. Released on July 9, 2009, 'The MySpace Transmissions' came shortly after Manchester Orchestra's critically acclaimed album 'Mean Everything to Nothing'. This live EP showcased their burgeoning popularity and solidified their reputation as a compelling live act, offering fans a stripped-down experience of their music.

Who is The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra for?

The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra works well if you're into intimate live energy capture, gradual build to resolution and emotional depth in performance.

How many songs are on The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra?

The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra has 5 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·24:47

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I've Got Friends Standout 4:52
  • 2 Everything to Nothing Standout 5:09
  • 3 The River 6:10
  • 4 Shake It Out Standout 5:17
  • 5 Turn Out the Lights 3:19

Release Date

July 9, 2009

Genre

indie rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

24 min 47 sec