Yes, these crazy cats are giving it away for FREE!
Some people are just plain nuts, I know. After all, isn’t the point of being in the music business to get as much money as possible, as soon as possible? Not if you’re The Majestic Twelve. These guys have a distinct understanding of how things ought to be vs. how things are.
Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like they’re allergic to success. But they know as I do that success comes in many forms. Some that are not so obvious to the naked eye. While other bands are struggling to sell a few units here and there at shows, vying for the attention of a major label, The Majestic Twelve is making headway by doing what many fail at without the ass kissing and politics.
Even with their unsigned status—a status that scares the hell outta most bands—they’ve had a video on MTV (‘I Don’t Have a Job‘ from the album ‘Searching for the Elvis Knob’ ©2003) which is a rarety to say the least. I for one am inspired by the way this band has gotten more notice, more favors, more popularity than other bands with that machine of a label working behind them.
The Majestic Twelve’s machine is more real, more organic than anything any record label could muster. It is made up of the gears of fans, friends and industry types and fueled by the respect those folks have for them as musicians and as people. Myself included. And by rejecting the mainstream, corporate big money torrent they are actually attracting attention.
Anyway, let’s talk about the thing you’re getting for free. ‘Schizophrenology’ is wrought with sharp, political satire and spiced with an anger that is blatant and certain. The musicianship is as top-notch as the songs are smart. Am I a bit biased? You bet your ass I am because I love this album. It’s a much-needed searing spit in the all too complacent faces of music, life and politics.
At the risk of sounding like a late-night infomercial; don’t take my word for it. You can go to the link below and get a free copy of ‘Schizophrenology’ for yourself. What’s the catch? Well … if you like it, tell your friends. Simple enough? Good.
Did I mention … IT’S FREE?! Now go forthwith and tell the world.
See Also:
The Majestic Twelve
The Majestic Twelve on MySpace
