MERCURY SWITCH
IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU'D TAKE ME TO THE CITY
INDIANOLA

LINKS:
mercuryswitch.com

Mercury Switch is an interesting mixture of many different bands into one. This New Hampshire based quintet proves through songs like "Today" and "Green Paper Trail" that there's a hearty dose of metalcore in its ranks. Yet, after digging a bit deeper, other influences start to show.
An obvious example is the groups dead-on cover of "Tonight, Tonight" by Smashing Pumpkins, a left of center rendition that's sure to turn a few heads. From there, anything's possible, and Mercury Switch does its best to make that magic happen, with songs like the punk-metal feel of "You Are Here" and the melancholic "Man of Sorrows" helping this eclectic band change gears and keep it fresh for both itself and the listener.

----Mike SOS