Bad Books

Bad Books

A true accident if there ever was one Bad Books was never an<br>intended nor calculated side project of singer-songwriter Kevin<br>Devine and Andy Hull of indie rock band Manchester Orchestra.<br>With no agenda or expectations, what was birthed just one week<br>later was Bad Books, a fully realized album encompassing five<br>compositions each from both Devine and Hull, with the members<br>of Manchester Orchestra filling out the sound and the band.<br>In contrast to previous outputs from the two parties, Bad Books<br>cradles a much more noticeable pop aesthetic and energy than<br>either artist has ever showcased before, meshing elements of Elliot<br>Smith and Simon & Garfunkel with Brand New and Silversun<br>Pickups. With press surrounding the band buzzing for the better<br>part of the year, the rabid fan base of both artists have been<br>clamoring for this album. Bad Books run of high profile dates<br>starting in NYC around the CMJ Festival will kick start this band s<br>time in the spotlight and exposure on par with prior Manchester<br>Orchestra coverage: performances on the top late night talk shows,<br>a cover story in Alternative Press, features on AOL Spinner and<br>more. Expect this album to sell through the rest of the next year as<br>both bands continue performing!