Greg Mendez * Beauty Land [Colored Vinyl] [Clear Vinyl] 4/1/14 While Haut-fond and Cardinaux are

While Haut-fond and Cardinaux are true feats of elegant prog rock

"The art is only as good as what you learn about yourself while you're making it

and joined by longtime collaborators Ian McCutcheon (drums)

However much or hard I try

The band once again proves how warmth

Greg Mendez * Beauty Land [Colored Vinyl] [Clear Vinyl] 4/1/14 While Haut-fond and Cardinaux areGreg Mendez has always been an economical songwriter he wields restraint and simplicity as tools, the core of his songs sharpened into simple, cutting truths. On Beauty Land, his new album and debut LP for Dead Oceans, we're guided by a wry but forgiving narrator, an underdog who has learned to balance cynicism and faith. These songs are self effacing without self pity, carefully constructed altars of imperfection channeled through pop melodies,