Esperanto by The Mascot Theory
One who hopes. That's the meaning behind the title of Americana folk rock band The Mascot Theory's "Esperanto" EP album. When the band descended on Clutch Sound in Madison, WI in May of 2015 they realized they had an abundance of songs for what was to become their new full length album. In an effort to deliver new music faster to their loyal fan base they decided to focus on the tracks that had been in heavy LIVE rotation throughout the year and release those on this special EP. Also included on this EP is an epic LIVE performance of their song "Monterey" performed with members of the Madison Youth Choirs and the Black Star Drum Line at the 2015 Madison Area Music Awards. Early in 2016 The Mascot Theory will return to the studio to work on the remainder of the new songs with plans to release their third full length album later that year.
Tracklist
| 1. | First Summer Breeze | 4:14 |
| 2. | Over The Horizon | 3:47 |
| 3. | One Last Serenade | 4:28 |
| 4. | End Of The End | 3:09 |
| 5. | Monterey (LIVE) | 5:04 |
Credits
Erik Kjelland • vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Adam White • electric guitar, vocals
Nick Fry • upright bass, vocals
Paul Metz • drums, percussion, vocals
Guest Musicians:
Kenny Leiser • violin/fiddle
Peter Rische • mandolin, dobro
Amelia Kjelland • guest vocal
Tracks 1-4 recorded and mixed by Brian Liston at Clutch Sound, Madison, WI. Track 5 recorded LIVE by Andrew LaValley/Bear Sound and Natalie Hinckley/Hinckley Design & Production at the 2015 Madison Area Music Awards, Overture Center, Madison, WI - with members of the Madison Youth Choirs and Black Star Drum Line. Mixed by Brian Liston.
Produced by The Mascot Theory and Brian Liston.
All songs written by Erik Kjelland, ©2015 Velvet Mystery Publishing ASCAP, all rights reserved.
Package design by Erik Kjelland / Noon:30 Design. Cover photo by Mary Sweeney.
License
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The Mascot Theory sound has roots in the Americana genre, but the new album leans heavily into classic rock influences; harmonies that bring to mind the Eagles or America, a bit of that Rolling Stones guitar swagger, a little ZZ Top blues rock, a dash of the Pink Floyd mood, but never straying far from the core of the Tom Petty/Beatles/Poco-esque importance of solid melody and lyrics.