“Armistice” by MUTEMATH, Monday, November 11, 2024
Armistice Day commemorates the end of World War I, marking the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany that took effect on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, All [was] Quiet on the Western Front. The day is observed in many countries to honor those who served and died in the war. It evolved into Veterans Day in the United States, expanding to honor all veterans, not just those from World War I. Other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, still observe November 11 as a day of remembrance for fallen soldiers, often called Remembrance Day. The word armistice means an agreement made between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting temporarily, typically as a precursor to a more formal peace treaty. Unlike a full peace agreement, an armistice is not necessarily a permanent end to hostilities but rather a truce that suspends military action. It can be a crucial first step toward negotiating peace or establishing a ceasefire to allow for humanitarian efforts, discussions, or troop withdrawals.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY IT I KNOW, IT’S ALL MY FAULT. Mutemath named their second album Armistice after settling the conflicts between band members. Working with producer Dennis Herring, the band made peace and focused on producing the best music. The album’s title track reflects the reconciliation needed to run a successful band. In the lyrics, the speaker talks about how he wants to move forward and work towards “progress.” Musically, Mutemath calls on their New Orleans jazz roots, incorporating horns and their electronic sound. As a bonus track for listeners who had preordered Armistice, the band released a remixed version of the song featuring the Rebirth Jazz Band. The song is a unique piece of music and an excellent soundtrack for “laying down your weapons” and finding common ground.
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