atrisOftheCommons
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  • Conquer All
    Genre: Alternative
    MP3 (04:11) [9.57 MB]
  • Light and Shadows
    Genre: Alternative Rock
    MP3 (04:12) [9.61 MB]
  • Moored
    Genre: Alternative
    MP3 (04:33) [10.41 MB]
  • Selling Oxygen
    Genre: Alternative Rock
    MP3 (03:54) [8.91 MB]
  • Reinventing the Quagmire
    Genre: Alternative Rock
    MP3 (04:19) [9.87 MB]
  • This Mortal Engine
    Genre: Indie
    MP3 (04:14) [9.68 MB]
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Suggested Tracks:
2. Light and Shadows
4. Selling Oxygen
6. This Mortal Engine

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Biography:
a'tris is a band that seems to never rest. Following the completion of their national tour in 2006, the band immediately began working on new material. They digitally released the single 'Orion' in January and had an August 21st street date for the EP 'Of the Commons' on Mark Records. This will be the band's second release on Mark Records. Mason Taylor, who is a'tris' front man, keyboardist and primary songwriter, said the band is "very fortunate to be able to release [their] debut and follow-up EP" on Mark Records (the Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs).

Formed in 2004 in Boston, a'tris released their debut album, ‘appeal,’ in November of 2005. ‘appeal’ features songs familiar to their live show fans including ‘Compassion,’ ‘Duality,’ and ‘Cactus Bride.’ Due to their musical prowess on stage, the buzz from the band's live show has almost surpassed the great reviews of their album. Taylor and Kreher added co-writer/guitarist Ben Azar to their team in 2006. The current line-up includes Nate Lueck (bass) and Travis Abel (drums).

"The many musical moods of a'tris range from somber and reflective to irritable and fast-paced," the band said in a statement. Taylor "…enjoys performing for an audience that respects [his] lyrics." Taylor feels that the lyrics differentiate a'tris from their peers. "Some people find [my lyrics] obtuse. I make them obtuse enough to let listeners put their own spin on them," he said.
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  • Members:
    Mason Taylor, Ben Azar, Nate Lueck, Travis Abel
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  • Influences:
    Radiohead, R.E.M., The Smiths, Peter Gabriel
  • AirPlay Direct Member Since:
    11/10/08
  • Profile Last Updated:
    10/19/09 17:17:05

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