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An Interview with Manchester Orchestranew

The band may come from Atlanta, but its sound comes from Manchester, England. Brit bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, New Order, and Happy Mondays have all colored Manchester Orchestra's sound, yet the band still sounds unique, and unquestionably American.
City Newspaper  |  Frank De Blase  |  03-30-2010  |  Reviews

Manchester Orchestra's Latest Is Personal and Densenew

On its second full-length album, Manchester Orchestra layers guitars and more guitars, like flights of angels or squadrons of fighter planes.
Tucson Weekly  |  Gene Armstrong  |  05-20-2009  |  Reviews

Manchester Orchestra's Time on the Road Informs its Latest Releasenew

While still rife with melody and outsized ambition, the group no longer feels compelled to ascend to the footlights, proving content to slug it out with the rabble on the floor.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Chris Parker  |  05-13-2009  |  Reviews

This Ain't No String Quintetnew

Hell, Manchester Orchestra aren't even British.
The Portland Mercury  |  Tristan Staddon  |  11-08-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

Inspecting the Ship's Hullnew

Lead Andy Hull and bandmates soak up recent buzz.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Mosi Reeves  |  10-11-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

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