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Spirits and the Melchizedek Children

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Spirits and the Melchizedek Children
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Genrespsychedelic rock, shoegaze
Years active2009–present
LabelsFallen Arrows
MembersJason Elliott, Bryan Fielden, Nathan Sadler
Past membersAndrew Burnes, Chris Case, Darren Harrison, Craig Henderson, Joe McNeill, Ryan Odom
Websitewww.spiritsatl.com

Spirits and the Melchizedek Children is a psychedelic shoegaze band from Atlanta, GA. They have been described by The A.V. Club as the "Southern Sigur Rós."[1]

History

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Spirits and the Melchizedek Children began as the solo acoustic project of Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Jason Elliott. The band went through many iterations before settling on its current lineup.[2] Their first album, We Are Here to Save You! was recorded by Ed Rawls (Black Lips, Those Darlins, Deerhunter[3]) at The Living Room Recording in Atlanta.[4] Their latest album, So Happy, It's Sad was recorded with Ben Price (OutKast, The Hives, Little Tybee[5] ) at Studilaroche in Decatur, GA.[6] The band's music explores themes of alchemy, mystery and the occult.[7]

Members

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Current Members

  • Jason Elliott — vocals, guitar
  • Bryan Fielden — drums
  • Nathan Sadler — bass

Former Members

  • Andrew Burnes
  • Chris Case
  • Darren Harrison
  • Craig Henderson
  • Joe McNeill
  • Ryan Odom

Discography

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2011 - We Are Here to Save You!

  • Released: May 22, 2011

2012 - Look! - Single

  • Released: Aug 04, 2012

2013 - Song Bird's Grave / Oscines (Magicicada Remix) - Single

  • Released: Nov 09, 2013

2014 - So Happy, It's Sad

  • Released: Mar 04, 2014

References

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  1. ^ A.V. Club Stream the haunting new album by Spirits And The Melchizedek Children Feb 24, 2014
  2. ^ Creative Loafing Spirits and the Melchizedek Children's slow and steady ascent Feb 25, 2014
  3. ^ Ed Rawls on Discogs
  4. ^ Creative Loafing Spirits ride a pale horse May 6, 2011
  5. ^ The Owl Mag LISTENING PARTY: Little Tybee April 9, 2013
  6. ^ Fort Wayne Reader The Kids Are All Right: Spirits and the Melchizedek Children October 4, 2014
  7. ^ Atlanta Retro Kool Kat of the Week: They’re All About You: Getting Happy, Sad and Metaphysical with Jason Elliott of Spirits and the Melchizedek Children on the Release of Their New LP and Tour - September 25, 2014
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