Geography was my second favorite class in college. That’s not why I’m really digging the new Maps & Atlases track, “Winter,” though. (Also, I’ve never been a fan of the term “math rock,” probably because I suck at math.)
I think it has more to do with the pulsing, toe-tap-inducing beat. Or maybe it’s the plaintive lyrics contrasted by the propelling and downright giddy melody and guitar interplay. It could be the chant-like vocals during the closing seconds.
Regardless, it’s one hell of a song that’s absolutely free for you to download this very minute at the Rolling Stone website. It’s the first taste of their new album Beware and Be Grateful on Barsuk.







