THE DETAILS

The Original Mark is the title track off this Winnipeg-based quartet’s newest EP, set to be released Nov. 16. While the five-song disc is mostly a smattering of unreleased tracks and a remix, The Original Mark is one of the band’s newest songs, and evidence of their musical progression. Produced by Stephen Carroll (of The Weakerthans) and Brandon Reid (The National), The Original Mark doesn’t get by on flash and bravado. Built around a mellow snare brush shuffle and jazzy guitar strums, the song tells the tale of a war veteran struggling to come to grips with his experiences. The song is subtle in its pacing, carried along by the smooth vocals of Jon Plett, and brings with it an oddly fitting feel as Remembrance Day approaches. If this is a taste of what’s to come from The Details on their upcoming full-length, it’ll be nothing short of incredible. Download the track at: www.killbeatmusic.com/thedetails.

Published in Volume 65, Number 10 of The Uniter (November 4, 2010)

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