Iron Thrones
"We've followed these set paths for far too long,
And our feet grow weary of the familiar
Our minds strive for a conduit of expression,
Yet we shiver in the cold,
Alone in the darkness
Wow. So here I am, sitting in the library of Luther College, trying to compose a critical review to upload onto Chalk and Wire before Monday - just one of the slew of things I have yet to accomplish before finals week comes to it's bittersweet end. Anyway, I brought my iPod with me this go-round...and I decided to give this new album "Visions of Light" by a band called Iron Thrones I got yesterday a listen through while I work.
I've been getting new music consistently now, pretty much daily, for a long time. Nothing has hit me before with an emotional power or stunning beauty of this magnitude since I first heard Opeth's "Blackwater Park." And so, I decided to take a break from my more formal writing to blog a bit about the ecstasy I am in right now listening to this creature. Amazing.
Iron Thrones is from Minneapolis...and is right now an almost unheard-of group, at least for now. It won't stay that way. They just released this album, available as a FREE download (I suggest you grab a copy) on their website. Everything is self-made. A success this huge, without the aid of corporations or agenst or labels, is a huge inspiration to me, and it should be to everyone.
If you have an open mind - please enjoy. Peace
Alex
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3 comments:
I'm glad you enjoy our music! It's awesome to hear that what we're doing is connecting with people on such a strong level :)
-steve.h & Iron Thrones
Wow...I can't believe you found this post!
Thanks for the comment. I am truly impressed and inspired by this album...I've listened to it probably 5 times in the past 2 days. Also, due to my proximity to the Cities, I'm hoping to see you at a show as soon as possible!
Keep doing what you're excelling at. Wish you all my best.
Alex
Alex,
We like to keep up on who's listening to the album every once in a while, but when I come across someone who clearly connects with our music as deeply as you have, it'd be pretentious for me not to at least comment!
We've got a free show this Thursday at The Uptown Bar in Minneapolis, but other than that, we don't have much scheduled. Either way, I hope you can make it out!
-steve.h
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