With the propulsive symphony "Atlas," a departure from Battles' more difficult instrumental constructions, the band has found sudden success.
Pop Music
Battles moves up from the underground
The New York club scene fixture changes tactics
With the propulsive symphony "Atlas," a departure from Battles' more difficult instrumental constructions, the band has found sudden success.
Since late April, a debate has raged on songmeanings.net , a website where fans can discuss pop music lyrics: What is Tyondai really saying? Who is "rolling in the dollar"? Is it true that "people won't be people when they eat a sandwich"? And why is the singer a crook? (Full article: 874 words)
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