Man Plus Discography of CDs

The Band: Man Plus is the the brainchild of singer/songwriter, Jared Sprinkle, and guitarist/electronic artist, Kyle Smith. Man Plus was made whole with the addition of the stunning Amanda Lynn on bass and recent Montana expat Ben Findley on drums. Rooted in traditional melody and lyric centered songwriting Man Plus finds their inspiration in the pop conventions of the 60s, the best heartbreaking lo-fi of the 90s, with an emphasis on noise; Man Plus serves as an outlet for their sticky-sweet electro-punk confections. The members of Man Plus possess superhuman melodic gifts, an unmatched command of the rock vocabulary and an explosive dynamic which makes for a senses-stunning live show. From house parties to festivals and everything in between Man Plus has collected, some may say brainwashed, a committed cult following of devoted fans. In addition to wowing fans up and down the coast they have also garnered attention from a number of local media sources. The Spectator described Man Plus as: " the gender-confused, loveless bastard child of the Breeders and DePeche Mode. This band made my pants feel tight." Seattle's own sparkly indie-pop press, the Three Imaginary Girls showcased them on KEXPs Audioasis shortly after their first release, "you smell pretty when you stop yelling" in September 2005. The lovely ladies described Man Plus' music as "super cool! ... polished, like piping hot, gooey electronic pop gems with wacky lower-cased titles." The album eventually went on to be voted one of the top 100 Northwest Releases of 2005 in the their annual listeners poll. KEXP DJ, Abe Beeson, had this to say when he reviewed the album in ...

The Hungarian Suicide Songbook, combines Jared Mills's irreverent and husky vocals with soulful synths and ragged guitars to create a record brimming with ultra-catchy gems that are at once more dark and more immediate than previous songs. Add a monster behind the drums kit and a wall of angelic/demonic backup vocals, and you're almost halfway to describing the true character of the album. Filled with a visceral energy usually associated with hip-hop and R&B, The Hungarian Suicide Songbook is a departure not just for Man Plus, but the Seattle music scene as well. With standout tracks like "Not for all the cocaine in the world," the music of Man Plus appeals to pop fans and non-pop fans alike. As Man Plus succinctly declares on the new album "If you're down all the time, you're our kind of people." The members of Man Plus possess superhuman melodic gifts, an unmatched command of the rock vocabulary and an explosive dynamic makes for a senses-stunning live show. Brother and sister duo, Jared & Ellen Mills, lead the band with remarkable vocals and disastrous dance moves. Manat MacLeod, Man Plus's very own mad scientist, tinkers with chemicals by day and instruments by night. Jeremy Don, the newest member to Man Plus, filled the loveless void that was the heart of Man Plus with his unique and gritty guitar playing. Ben Findley, the ever dedicated drummer, whose love of music has landed him on an operating table three times in as many years rounds off this lineup of unique, adorable and strange creatures. "...With Hungarian Suicide Songbook, its second full-length release, the band has catapulted itself ...