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Cloud Cult

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Minneapolis' Cloud Cult have been around for awhile now, but only recently have they broken out of their "cult" (no pun intended) status and started receiving widespread recognition. The sudden props from new fans and critics alike had a lot to do with the release of their brilliant album Advice from the Happy Hippopotamus in 2005. It is an album full of soaring orchestration and instantly accessible melodies. Think The Shins meets The Flaming Lips.

From the beginning, the band has been singer/songwriter Craig Minowa who uses a revolving cast of supporting players (recently including two artists who paint onstage during their shows) when playing live. Minowa is an exceptional vocalist (his voice sounds a lot like James Mercer) and is undoubtedly a D.I.Y. musician. He puts out records on his own label, Earthology (all of Earthology's production materials are recyclable and much of the CD sales and concert profits go to environmental causes) and has little to no proper distribution. If you see Cloud Cult live, you will become a fan. Their performances are everything in understanding their genius.

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