http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16796293&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rssYeasayer is four Brooklynites who combine global rhythms, infectious vocal lines, and a futuristic brand of mysticism into one heady brew. The band won early acclaim after 2007 performances at the South by Southwest music festival, swiftly becoming a favorite of the ever-fickle blogosphere. The eclectic quartet cites everyone from Cyndi Lauper to Prince and Leonard Cohen as an influence, and the end result is a melange of pop references. While they have certain affinities with fellow New Yorkers in Animal Collective or Gang Gang Dance, Yeasayer favors an organic approach--serving up tribal rhythms with a dense, psychedelic flair--relying on old-fashioned instruments in addition to the synthesizers and electronics. Anand Wilder handles keys and intricate guitar fretwork, backed up by Luke Fasano on a futuristic drum kit and Ira Wolf Tuton on bass. Live, charismatic front man Chris Keating hollers and swoons, arms outstretched like he's beseeching the heavens to bring more cosmopolitan disco funk. Yeasayer is surrounded by a veil of mystery--they appeared seemingly from thin air, determined to inform the masses that 'by 2080 only enlightenment can prevent terror.' But of course. - Scott IndrisekPost-Modern Popen720Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:39:12 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16796293&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Yeasayer is four Brooklynites who combine global rhythms, infectious vocal lines, and a futuristic brand of mysticism into one heady brew. The band won early acclaim after 2007 performances at the South by Southwest music festival, swiftly becoming a favorite of the ever-fickle blogosphere. The eclectic quartet cites everyone from Cyndi Lauper to Prince and Leonard Cohen as an influence, and the end result is a melange of pop references. While they have certain affinities with fellow New Yorkers in Animal Collective or Gang Gang Dance, Yeasayer favors an organic approach--serving up tribal rhythms with a dense, psychedelic flair--relying on old-fashioned instruments in addition to the synthesizers and electronics. Anand Wilder handles keys and intricate guitar fretwork, backed up by Luke Fasano on a futuristic drum kit and Ira Wolf Tuton on bass. Live, charismatic front man Chris Keating hollers and swoons, arms outstretched like he's beseeching the heavens to bring more cosmopolitan disco funk. Yeasayer is surrounded by a veil of mystery--they appeared seemingly from thin air, determined to inform the masses that 'by 2080 only enlightenment can prevent terror.' But of course. - Scott Indrisek http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.25745292&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 25745292 tra.25745292 Yeasayer art.16796293 0.99 Dark Was The Night (Red Hot Compilation) alb.25738231 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/4/3/1/1571342_170x170.jpg 2009-02-16 00:00:00.0 2009-02-16 00:00:00.0 true Tightrope tra.25745292 198000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.25745292&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.25745292&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806281&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 16806281 tra.16806281 Yeasayer art.16796293 0.99 All Hour Cymbals alb.16797420 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/5/7/1/1291752_170x170.jpg 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 true 2080 tra.16806281 323000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806281&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806281&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806279&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 16806279 tra.16806279 Yeasayer art.16796293 0.99 All Hour Cymbals alb.16797420 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/5/7/1/1291752_170x170.jpg 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 true Sunrise tra.16806279 246000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806279&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806279&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30707955&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806280&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806282&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 16806282 tra.16806282 Yeasayer art.16796293 0.99 All Hour Cymbals alb.16797420 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/5/7/1/1291752_170x170.jpg 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 true Germs tra.16806282 192000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806282&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806282&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806284&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 16806284 tra.16806284 Yeasayer art.16796293 0.99 All Hour Cymbals alb.16797420 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806287&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806287&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806286&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 16806286 tra.16806286 Yeasayer art.16796293 0.99 All Hour Cymbals alb.16797420 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/5/7/1/1291752_170x170.jpg 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 2007-10-23 00:00:00.0 true Wintertime tra.16806286 292000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806286&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806286&variant=data&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16806288&variant=play&rws=%2Fyeasayer%2Ftop-tracks.rss Post-Modern Pop Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Yeasayer on Rhapsody Online 16806288 tra.16806288 Yeasayer 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