The Music Mastermind

As if there already wasn't enough enough kick-ass bands from Seattle, Band of Horses has come swiftly galloping into the scene. After receiving immense attention on tour with Iron and Wine, the band signed with popular indie label Sub Pop Records. Since then, they have released two albums. The first, Everything All The Time, and their latest, Cease To Begin - which in case you didn't notice has surprisingly captured a spot in the "25 Days of Music:" Top 25 countdown.

Having been compared to bands like My Morning Jacket, Neil Young, and the Flaming Lips, Band of Horses has created a new twist on the classic "soft rock" sound. It's songs like "Is There A Ghost" and "No Ones Gonna Love You" that make this unique group stand out among a slew of similar entities. Their recent rapid popularity, although flabbergasting to many, is justified by cleverly delivered lyrics over relaxed and mature instrumentation. Band of Horses may believe that they have Cease(d) to Begin, but it is evident with this album that they have "Cease(d) to Amaze" almost everybody.