Menomena

The band: Menomena
The album: Friend and Foe
The track: "Muscle'n Flo"

Often considered an experimental band, Menomena has been gaining a growing following with their unique and complex instrumentals and musically multitiered album. Friend and Foe is an exciting and tangible collection of songs, which balance a sometimes poppy sound against a well-crafted mix of melody and composition.This is one of the most enthralling bands around!

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