"aMaybe" -- the debut album
from the world blanket.
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"Make no mistake, this is a band that loves to break convention. [...] World Blanket is already causing a unique ruckus; and one that's more than worth checking out." - THE COMPENDIUM
"World Blanket is a multi-faceted rock band. Not only does violin provide melodies...but the band incorporates ingenious rhythms that get away from the typical rock and indie sound." [grade: B] - PLUG IN MUSIC.COM
"Warm, violin-driven Americana...keep[s] the listener consistently on their toes, never knowing what to expect next." - FOXY DIGITALIS
"A unique sounding brand of indie rock. Well-played and original." - PUCKNATION.COM
"This is one solid album." [3 out of 4 stars] - THE COMPENDIUM
"A slowcore record with a twist." [3 out of 5 stars] - ORIGIVATION
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Biographical Information Related to the Band:
The World Blanket brings a unique rock crunch to a band fronted by an acoustic guitar player and a violinist. But such a symbiosis should be expected from an existentially aligned project formed out of one of the most destructive events in history.
Only months after moving to New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina struck in the summer of 2005, sending Grant back to his hometown of Philadelphia. Originally relocating to the Big Easy in a search for change, Mike (a former bandmate and longtime friend) convinced Grant to instead seek change through music. Frustrated with previous rock projects, singer/acoustic guitarist Mike and drummer Grant set out to form a band with a unique line-up and sound.
After an open search for a triad of string players (they originally hoped for a violin, viola and cello), Mike and Grant discovered Jon whose diverse, genre-crossing talents on the fiddle caused them to decide on a single violin lead.
With Mike, Grant and Jon forming the principles, they enlisted the help of an old collaborator, Mark, to begin rehearsals and recording.
On February 12, 2006, the band played their debut show at The Khyber in Philadelphia, five-song self-pressed debut EP already in hand. Over a foot of snow fell and the band played to just two eager fans. The World Blanket's battle with Mother Nature continued.
The group released their debut LP, "aMaybe", on Mike's own No Applause Records in October 2006. Featuring instrumentation far beyond their live line up, the band began establishing the prevalent dichotomy between their rowdy live act and their orchestrated albums, as well as their willingness to work with a variety of guest artists, caused in part by the group's constant inconsistency at the bass position.
In 2007, the band began extending their reach beyond their usual Philadelphia and New York City gigs by making brief jaunts to the Midwest and South. They're also in the studio working on their second LP, tentatively titled "Elevator", hoping for a winter release.
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