Minneapolis-based rock band cathy Crescendo centers around the dynamic vocals of Jacob Champlin and the unique production and engineering of Adam Kiesling. Their latest release “Expensive Ink” is their 7th album as a partnership.
Their sound has progressed from a somewhat quirky folk project along the vein of Death Cab for Cutie and The Decemberists, to its current sound which has been frequently compared to Brand New, Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday.
Much like the evolution of artists like Pedro the Lion/David Bazan or Manchester Orchestra, cC explores the complexity of departing from one’s faith in a gripping and identifiable way that people of all backgrounds can relate to. Champlin spent his early 20′s as a worship leader for a large church until he was asked to step down for asking disruptive questions; it was this that led him to question his faith. That struggle was made more difficult when he was diagnosed with serious vocal cord damage that made singing nearly impossible. After several surgeries and 3 years of recovery, Champlin emerged with his most ambitious material to date. “Expensive Ink” is a rock album you will want to add to your collection.
