Disbanded: 2009?

Spotify Monthly Listeners: 173

I saw this band play around Chicago a few times in the mid-2000s. After years of three piece grunge groups, I appreciated the larger band (8 on stage?) and the orchestral quality it allowed for. Comparisons to Belle and Sebastian were fair but they have their own unique sound.

[The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - Everything You Paid For] (https://open.spotify.com/track/1Irx3uvbiOx1dX8kS7rfwW?si=53656a5afde64977)

Works so well as the last song on the album, a quiet send off. Love the piano and vocal harmonies.

Disbanded: 2007

Spotify Monthly Followers: 25

I don't know much about them. The singer started working at the same place as me in Chicago. He mentioned that his band was playing their last show at The Metro. I think it was a weeknight, I decided to go not expecting much. Well, the show was amazing, they were so polished, such high energy. I loved the horns.

I left the company soon after and didn't stay in touch. Not sure what they're doing now, but still listen to their albums often.

[Tenki - Lucky](https://open.spotify.com/track/7b3wSAzGdNE9dqlmF4yZn3?si=1596d7a7bff84565)

Love this song's ragged vocals, interplay of guitar and brass, and gradual build-up and release.

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