Are you a fan of Mute Math, Jars of Clay, Snow Patrol, Pedro the Lion, Death Cab for Cutie? Well if you are, then I know a band that you need to know: Mosquito Fleet.
Just went to their CD release show at Wheaton College. Bought the record, too. Impressive on all fronts. About the album, All Those Who Wander Are Not Lost:
Most memorable track on first listen: God’s Not Listening
Most interesting rhythms: Bright Sadness
Best Lyrics: Times Are Changing
One wouldn’t think it possible, but Mosquito Fleet sounds almost *identical* in concert as on the record. What exactly does that mean? It means they’re polished, they’re lead singer (Joel Yoshonis) is actually *a musician* and doesn’t need his vocals tweaked [excessively] by auto-tune. It means they’re guitarist (Alex Mrakovich) knows his gear and knows how to get exactly the tones that he wants – every time. It means the group plays as a band.
Aspects of the live show need some tweaking, but for a group that has been together for less than two years, they show an uncommon maturity – one that is hard to find in 10-year-0ld bands who have played all of the big venues. I expect that, if Mosquito Fleet wants it enough, they can get there, too. Everything good takes time, dedication, sacrifice. I look forward to years of music ahead as the group continues to hone their pop-alt-rock anthem sound.
I like these guys so much, in fact, that I’m going to try to book a few shows with them. If I had to pick a young band to co-tour with right now, these would be the guys.
Learn more about the band and buy their new record at: http://www.wearemosquitofleet.com
