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- Keep Your Eyes Ahead
- Released 2008
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- Love And Distance
- Released 2004
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- Young Effectuals
- Released 2001
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- Com Plex
- Released 2000
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The Portland-based duo Helio Sequence is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brandon Summers and keyboardist/drummer Benjamin Weikel. Debuting in 1999 with an ambient, psychedelic sound that placed as much emphasis on the guitar as Summers' muted vocals, the band issued the Accelerated Slow-Motion Cinema EP before dropping the full-length Com Plex in 2000. Helio Sequence's 100 percent home studio approach allowed for a lot of sonic experimentation, and that aesthetic informed the swirls and layers of their evolving sound. When it did touch the ground, it was at points between My Bloody Valentine, Mouse on Mars, and the weirder side of the Elephant 6 collective. Young Effectuals followed in 2001 before the Helio Sequence jumped from the roster of Cavity Search Records to Sub Pop, releasing the more auspicious Love and Distance in June 2004. The album gave an unprecedented amount of prominence to Summers' vocals, but the singer was unable to keep his throat in shape on the subsequent tour. He returned to Portland, his voice severely damaged, and was forced to relearn the craft through a series of vocal exercises and lifestyle changes. Taking cues from another raspy-voiced singer, Bob Dylan, Summers steadily regained the use of his vocals, and the Helio Sequence returned in 2008 with Keep Your Eyes Ahead. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
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A Hidden Gem
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- By RegallyBlonde
- 10/6/2009 00:46:00
- I heard your music for the first time at a Keane concert earlier this year and it most definitely stood out! Such a uniquely talented duo! I personally think you guys rocked live!!
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Another good band
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- By TheJoFresh
- 9/28/2009 06:13:27
- Stars of Track and Field have there album for presale on iTunes, which includes a an amazing bonus track. Check it out
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Helios!
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- By PacificNWTexan
- 3/20/2009 17:15:52
- I think the Helios must have read kingdalglish's review here and took it to heart. I went to a show last night and it was amazing! We were lucky enough to be close to the stage. The drummer has an intense energy and the lead singer was into the crowd.
As far as the HS albums, I've been working my way backwards in time. I really like hearing how their sound has changed over time, and I'm just as into the early "sonic experimentation" and "swirls and layers" sounds as the newer, more polished songs. - Be the first person to rate this comment!
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Great Music
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- By neebski
- 12/8/2008 08:06:09
- I just enjoy everything these guys have to offer. I have not had a chance to hear them live so I can't comment on how they sound in person but their albums are great. Thanks for the great music guys.
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great records
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- By kingdalglish
- 9/16/2008 17:20:43
- consistently good records. disappointing live but don't let that deter you. latest record is most concise and focused and has great moments - earlier records more space rock - good stuff.
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