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"Ambitious arrangements, with trumpet, violins, and cello playing counterpoint melodies atop rocking rhythms, draw on the orchestral roar of Love and the avant-rock of Brian Eno." -- Chicago Tribune Two years after their SpinART sophomore release Hysterical Stars, Head of Femur releases its third full-length, stripping down to a more accessible five-piece. However, the group still manages to stay true to its ambitious trademark sound, lacing together art-rock sensibilities reflective of the Talking Heads and the organic, homegrown feel of Neil Young and The Band. After successful tours with Wilco and Bright Eyes, Femur barricaded themselves in the studio with a new line-up, inviting several friends and acclaimed Chicago musicians to record on 17 new songs. Now, the critically lauded Chicago orchestral indie rock outfit returns to Portland's Greyday Records to offer up 13 highly anticipated tracks.