Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

I know... I'm sorry I can't help it... another retro soul psychedelia band. But I've been meaning to post these guys for some time... actually ever since Gabe and I were talking about them back in College Station a few months ago.... Not to mention that they are on the ever fabulous ACL lineup. AND... Quite honestly the music fits in with my summer in the fun soundtrack theme. Besides, being 60s retro is the rage these days. just like being 80s retro was last years theme. However, Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros aren't your every day nostalgic hipsters riding the latest wave... I honestly think its more of a lifestyle choice. Alex Ebert of Ima Robot essentially created the essence for the band... his alter ego Edward Sharpe... after a bad breakup and a bout with addiction, and drawing his inspiration from Bob Dylan and Donavon, and with his resurrected life as Sharpe, gathered his band of merry musicians including the awesome vocals of Jade Castrinos to tour the world in a white school bus with a bus driver named Cornfed. Now that's a lifestyle. Actually some might call it a cult... Kinda like the Bright and Shiny kids from Bubble Boy. Bright..... and Shiiineeeeee....

Here is some stuff from the Self Titled Album. I know you are gonna hear a sixties folk and psychedelia influence, but you are also gonna hear some Journey in there. Sooner or later, it all comes back to Journey.

Listen: Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros " 40 Day Dream"





Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros - 40 Day Dream


Listen: Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros " Home"





Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros - Home


And here's the Video for "Home"


Home - Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros

EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS | MySpace Music Videos


and just for shits and giggles... the Bright and Shiny cult. 'cause its stuck in my head now.