Spirits and the Melchizedek Children

Origin| Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres| psychedelic rock, shoegaze
Years active| 2009–present
Labels| Fallen Arrows
Members| Jason Elliott, Bryan Fielden, Nathan Sadler
Past members| Andrew Burnes, Chris Case, Darren Harrison, Craig Henderson, Joe McNeill, Ryan Odom
Website| www.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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## External links

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* Official Site
* Fallen Arrows label website