After an EP on Jim Adkins' Western Tread label in early 2003, Arizona's the Format jumped to Elektra for Interventions and Lullabies, an album of accessible and often charming modern rock. The appropriately titled, airwave-ready "The First Single (You Know Me)" gets things off on the right foot, with a sugary, anthemic chorus propelled by chiming acoustic and electric guitars. While there are several enchanting, mellow moments, including the breathtaking, string-touched {&"On Your Porc...   [ read more ]

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The four-song Old Material, New Format compiles the contents of Dianogah's earliest singles, originally recorded for the Actionboy 300 label in 1995. Although the material lacks the craft and dexterity of their subsequent work, it possesses an intricacy which belies the band's embryonic state, and their distinctive approach (just two basses and drums) gives their music a sound and texture all its own. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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