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Unpredictable, volatile and brilliant, the Mercy Arms love show has already become part of Australian music's rich underground tapestry. Hypnotic rhythm, deafening fuzz, a singer who feels every note. Julian Sudek ferociously bashing the skins, Ash Moss weaving intricate basslines, Kirin J. Callinan graciously torturing his guitar like the virtuoso lovechild of Kevin Sheilds and Ziggy Stardust.

The self titled debut album 'MERCY ARMS' is deservingly anticipated as one of the releases of 2008. From the frenetic rhythm of first single Half Right, to the ethereal bombast of Firing Line and Footsteps and the dreamy pop grandeur of Kilby and To Me Now, this is a record to renew our faith in the power of the electric guitar.

In the studio Mercy Arms have collaborated with legendary producer Tony Cohen, famed for producing timeless records by The Birthday Party, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, the Dirty Three. The collective also chose to mix the album in Melbourne with Tony Espie, the man most regarded for his work with The Avalanches and Cut Copy.

The best moment during the recording was when we tracked half our songs in Melbourne within a couple of days. Listening to them, we could immediately hear the raw energy in the room and the performance Tony Cohen was generating.
- Ash Moss, Bass

Since forming in 2005, Mercy Arms have toured Australia with contemporary great (Pixies, The Strokes) and young buzz-bands (The Horrors, Editors, Cut Copy).

Mercy Arms debut album is out independently through MGM on August 16th.

Check out the sounds and live dates:
Mercy Arms Myspace

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