Mostly Trees - ‘22nd and 2’
MOSTLY TREES release their self-titled ten track debut album this coming December. With two singles already available, ‘22nd and 2’ and ‘Ride’, momentum is beginning to build around this Minneapolis based Rock/Grunge four piece; John Nelson (drums), Jon Po (bass and vocals), Joel Korte (guitar), Dan Crowe (guitar).
Although each musician has a long history of performance in various compositional iterations, this is the first time that the band have united under the name MOSTLY TREES. Their debut album is set to be released in December of this year and was recorded at Pachyderm Studios by Nick Tveitbakk with Ed Ackerson of Flowers Studio adding additional production.
From what we have heard so far, the production quality of this album is excellent. Although the technical categorisation of MOSTLY TREES is Rock/Grunge, we propose that their Twitter description of “Dream Pop Shoegaze Grunge” is a perfect encapsulation of their latest single release ’22nd and 2’.
Sitting at around 120bpm, this B-major track begins with an ambient fade into a music-only introduction that amalgamates a simplistic yet perfectly mixed guitar riff that follows an infectious drum-beat, complimented by a rhythmic bass line that unites the instrumentation. The stylistic ambience engulfs all empty space within the track creating a dream-like auditory experience that is reminiscent of an Angels and Airwaves of old.
The chosen vocal colour from lead singer Jon Po, although emotive, contains an element of gravel that one presumes he is intentionally restricting as a means of adding to the dream-pop style of this track. If you’re interested in hearing the diversity of this band, we would highly recommend that you have a listen to the second single release: ‘Ride’.
This track is wonderfully diverse in contrast to ‘22nd and 2’ with a heavier more rock orientated style which will leave you eagerly waiting in anticipation for the full album that will surely continue to impress. Ensure that you check out their latest video release for ‘22nd and 2’ (see top of page) for an inside look into their recording process.
If you would like to hear more about their new album release directly from the band, listen in to Mostly MN Music on December 7th.
Length: 3:23
Album: Mostly Trees
Album Release: 20.12.19
Recording Studio: Pachyderm Studio
Home Town: Minneapolis
Members: John Nelson - Drums / Jon Po - Bass & Vocals / Joel Korte - Guitar / Dan Crowe - Guitar
Genre: Rock / Grunge
Label: Chase Bliss Records
PRESS
“The live performance has moments of grunge hair band sound and visuals – think Pearl Jam where the recorded music is more Oasis. You can see how much fun they are having on stage and it’s infectious.”
