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May 26, 2007

New Polyphonic Spree - "Running Away"

You Polyphonic Spree fans have liked what you've heard of the record so far, so here's the first single from the Texan troupe's new record. Keeping with DeLaughter's episodic symphony motif, the track's full title is "Section 22 [Running Away]," or "dude" if you're into the whole brevity thing. The sweeping, glee choir pomp and circumstance of "Running Away" is the second song on the LP, on the heels of "Together We're Heavy," making for a knock out one-two intro to the black clad band's Fragile Army. For your weekend BBQ...

The Polyphonic Spree - "Running Away" (MP3)

The Fragile Army is out 6/19 on TVT.

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Polyphonic Spree?
Really??!

Posted by: Mrs. Featherbottom at 05/26/07 10:15 PM | Reply
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I keep anticipating the line "all in a daaaaaay, reach for the starrrrs!" ick

Posted by: Toto at 05/26/07 11:12 PM | Reply
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Oh wow.... do I spot a Polyphonic Spree article on sterogum where they dont take a cheap shot at the band???

Posted by: Brian at 05/27/07 12:34 AM | Reply
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Not the Sly Stone "Running Away", which would be nice?

Posted by: drewo at 05/27/07 1:23 PM | Reply
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this recent strand of spree articles has been getting on my nerves, and the 1:47 of that song i just allowed myself to listen to confirmed the annoying one-trick pony that is this "band"

Posted by: adam at 05/28/07 11:12 AM | Reply
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I still can't believe that people are following the reincarnated Jim Jones again. Doesn't history teach us anything?! Warning: Don't drink the fruity punch!

Posted by: ACE at 05/28/07 12:36 PM | Reply
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They were so cool at the Gorge, I wish they hadnt been shut down because of the wind.

Posted by: Jace at 05/28/07 3:56 PM | Reply
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What's with the fascist/Pink Floyd's The Wall outfits?

Posted by: Adam at 05/28/07 5:21 PM | Reply
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I asked that same question elsewhere and got flamed out of the sky.

Posted by: anonymous at 05/28/07 5:47 PM | Reply
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Check this blog for silliest things ever, omg!
http://gimmejoy.blogspot.com/

Posted by: gimmejoy at 05/29/07 7:49 AM | Reply
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This band needs to "run away" already...please....Their dearth of ideas is staggering... This song completely rips off the melody of Blondie's "Dreaming" ...the schtik is over...hang in your robes
...they got dropped by their label as it is....just awful..
stop stealing oxygen from the earth..

Posted by: RT at 05/29/07 11:27 AM | Reply
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