Former Alcohol Funnycar leader Ben London swerves and takes us on an unexpected ride with his new band Sanford Arms and the upcoming release Too Loud for the Snowman. This long awaited release from one of Seattle's most respected musical masterminds features 12 of the most lush, beautifully crafted pop soundscapes you'll hear this year (or any year for that matter). On Too Loud for the Snowman, London surrounds himself with veteran Seattle musicians such as guitarist Harris Thurmond (Hammerbox, Orbiter) and bass player Jeff Wood (Gerald Collier) to transport listeners to a musical space located somewhere between the country-tinged experimentalism of Wilco and the sonic exploration of Mercury Rev.

Formed in 1998, Sanford Arms spent much of the past three years crafting the songs on Too Loud... and recording this debut with producer Tucker Martine (Modest Mouse, Bill Frisell, Land of the Loops), where the band explored otherwordly sound treatments and dreamy arrangements. The result is a record that both surprises and rewards.

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Sanford Arms' new album The Twilight Era releases Feb 4, 2004 on BlueDisguise Records, and can be purchased here. Be sure to also check out the critically acclaimed Sanford Arms debut, Too Loud for the Snowman, also available from Pattern 25 Records here.

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You can get more Sanford Arms info by visiting the band's official website at sanfordarms.com.