I’ve always been a fans of Chicago’s Office and it’s catchy indie pop sound. Band leader Scott Mason recently gave us pop fans a gift — their new album as a free download. And oh yes, it well worth the effort. Mecca has a steady rhythm and swaggering guitar riffs blended with a thick synth gloss. I like to think of them as Sparks meets The Shins. The songs start off on the Queen influenced “Sticky Dew” with a great chorus and it just gets better from there. You can’t beat the chiming genius of “Enter Me, Exit You,” where melodic multi tracking bliss and a big beat are just awesome ear candy. In Scott’s Blog he gives us the raw tracks on how he built this album’s signature song. This is a fascinating listen with all the parts broken out (so you musicians take note). The other songs are all really good too, (no filler here) and at this price I will not complain. This is a great follow up to the sound of “Q&A” from a few years ago, and Mason’s band just gets better the more I hear it. Fans of Queen, 10cc and The Minus Five will simply go spastic over this manna from The Office. You have no reason NOT to get this one.
hey, lovelies –
thank you for listening to this album we made. it's finally available on vinyl, for those who like a more physical document. it's still up on our website for free too.
<3 you. scott masson / OFFICE
OFFICE's "Mecca" album is available on vinyl. Limited edition of 1,000 copies. Collectors item.
To order:
http://store.quackmedia.com/shop/product.php?productid=16230&cat=0&page=1
Or download on iTunes.
Or download on http://www.ordinaryoffices.com
I’ve listened to this numerous times now. It is excellent. I’d gladly pay for this.
CDs and packaging are great for collectors who actually want something tactile and a good backup in case your HD gets fried.
I’ve only been through the whole album once, but it sounds good. I’ve listened to Enter Me Exit You 7 times though. Very good!
Call me insane, but I actually prefer to purchase the CD in some kind of packaging–both to support the artist, and because I am a collector.
Mike Baron
While I don’t have sound right now (long story), I’ll be sure to bookmark and share with my friends who do have sound to enjoy the album.
Molly