"God only knows what you're missing!" This one line from The Polyphonic Spree's "Hanging Around The Day" perfectly describes the concert I attended on July 2nd. Believe in God or not, the statement still stands true. The Polyphonic Spree show was phenomenal and euphoric, and you had to be there in order to comprehend the greatness of the show.

Hello, everyone. I saw The Polyphonic Spree in Boston on Monday, and it was the best concert I've ever attended. There was nothing quite like it. It was a euphoric and freeing experience. I don't think I've ever been so happy in my life.

I'll be posting a big write-up of the show on Monday. It'll be pretty lengthy with photos, summaries of the show, and even some impromptu interviews with some of the band members. For now, here is footage of the encore performance of The Polyphonic Spree in Boston on Monday. Enjoy. I sure did!

The day finally came two weeks ago, and The Polyphonic Spree's new album, The Fragile Army, was finally released. I have been greatly anticipating the album's release since last Fall when the Spree released their Wait EP with new songs "Mental Cabaret" and "I'm Calling", and a cover of Nirvana's "Lithium". The CD comes with very flashy artwork and a making-of DVD. Tim Delaughter of The Polyphonic Spree intended The Fragile Army to be a very political album. He said in an interview with Paste Magazine, "For me, after being so barraged by the current political climate, it became undeniable; this had to be the subject matter for these new songs." The political messages in the album become prevalent when their new, darker side begins to show.

The Fragile Army is very simply a rock and roll album with a great Polyphonic Spree spin put on it. The songs are shorter, and they are structured more like...well...rock songs. Quite a big difference from their previous albums with songs that lasted 8 minutes or so and had separate movements. Is this change of direction a good thing or bad thing? I've got news; it's a good thing! The Spree seems to really pull it together with their new rock style without tarnishing what makes them unique. All of the songs are still greatly layered with a multitude of instruments and choirs, and it still has that feel-good tone to it. Some of the songs do get dark and gloomy because of their political topics, but they always seem to glisten some beam of hope.

I didn't even know this was out! I just found a new Polyphonic Spree song from their upcoming album, The Fragile Army, on YouTube, and it sounds great! You can listen to it right here on Man, It's So Loud In Here!

The Polyphonic Spree - The Fragile Army

Get ready to be really happy and optimistic! The choral symphonic pop group from Texas is releasing a new, full-length album in July!

If you don't know why I told you to be happy and optimistic, you must not be familiar with The Polyphonic Spree.