Mute Math have been wowing audiences with their brand of electro rock for quite a few years now. The New Orleans foursome put on a fierce live show and gained a wider audience a couple years ago when their single “Typical” became a hit, largely due to the incredible video. Fans have been anxiously waiting for nearly 3 years for a new record from Mute Math and in August that finally became a reality. Armistice is the result of endless tweaking and retweaking by the band to get everything just like they wanted. In fact the word is that they actually scrapped an entire album’s worth of material and restarted from scratch. Interestingly, the result isn’t too much of a far cry from their self titled debut, albeit the band sounds much tighter and more comfortable in their own skin this time around. There’s a good mix of high energy songs like opener “The Nerve” and more introspective tunes like “Pins and Needles” and “Lost Year.” There are also a lot more keys this time around. They’re never overbearing though, rather they are interwoven in the songs and tie them together. A standout track would have to be “Electrify,” a high energy love song with rapid fire vocal delivery from front man Paul Meany and a chorus that sticks with you. Today’s song is the title track and it features some outstanding percussion from drummer Darren King and some nice horns courtesy of New Orleans’ own Rebirth Brass Band. It also probably has the best hook on the record. Armistice is an excellent sophomore album from one the most original bands out there today. Even if you weren’t into them before, you should take a chance on this. And if you get the chance to see them live, don’t miss it.Mute Math - "Armistice"
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