MAP

Map is one of those great obscure little bands that has not had their 15 minutes.
HOWEVER, with the talen this band has, like Jet or SPoon, will catch on and once they do, it will spread like wildfire.
This band has close ties with a band called the Starflyer 59 (they have toured with the band, plus Jason Martin produced this EP). Map consists of Josh Dooley (guitar, vocals), Trevor Monks (drums), and Paul Akers (keyboards).

What I like about this band is that it is definitely pop...but its intelligent pop. YOu can hear the influences of THe REd House Painters, Smith or should I say, Jim MOrrisey type lyrics. The music digest easily, and some of the tunes, are just simply cool.
Three strong tracks on this album, including "Breakfast at Ikea," "Au Bord de la Mer," and "Rachel Dreams." You can purchase their CD's which their latest, only costing $7.49 on
velvetbluemusic.com


NOTE: My favorite song by them is called VIXEN, on a record called THINK LIKE AN OWNER. YOU can hear this song and, a song called Rachel Dream from this CD on:

http://www.myspace.com/thebandmap