Mystic Chords of Memory

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Mystic Chords of Memory
Origin United States
Genres Alternative rock
Years active2004-present
Labels Rough Trade records
Mush Records
Associated acts Nobody
MembersChristopher Gunst
Jen Cohen

Mystic Chords of Memory is an American alternative rock duo consisting of Christopher Gunst of Beachwood Sparks and Jen Cohen of The Aislers Set. [1]

Contents

History

Mystic Chords of Memory released their self-titled debut album, Mystic Chords of Memory , on Rough Trade Records in 2004. [2]

The band also released Tree Colored See , a collaborative album with Nobody, on Mush Records in 2006. [3] [4]

Name

The phrase mystic chords of memory appears in the last paragraph of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address.

Discography

Albums

Singles

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References

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  2. Petrusich, Amanda (August 2, 2004). "Mystic Chords of Memory: Mystic Chords of Memory". Pitchfork Media.
  3. Balkrishna, Anna (April 1, 2006). "Tree Colored See". XLR8R.
  4. Ranta, Alan (December 14, 2006). "Nobody - Tree Colored See (with Mystic Chords Of Memory)". Tiny Mix Tapes.