It was sometime around 11pm on a Monday night when I first started listening to Pennsylvania Grey by the New York trio MEM3. Having heard all of these musicians separately but never as a trio, I didn’t know what to expect. It was clear from the first few bars that this was going to be a record that I would enjoy. It is an aptly titled record, as the mood is immediately defined with a somewhat dark yet hopeful tone, both in the mood of the music, and the quality of the recording. I must say that I have heard many young groups coming out of New York with their “new sound”, which, to be honest, sounds like everyone else. But MEM3 seems to have broken free of that toehold and come up with something that does stand out. Bad craziness no more, I say! Beautiful melodies, haunting harmonies, and a truly unpretentious sound weave this music into a tapestry of sound, grabbing the listener and actually holding them throughout. The three musicians themselves mesh together seamlessly and makes you wish that more people would form “bands” instead of throwing together whoever is free. Highly recommended for anyone who likes good music, and not recommended for those who don’t. Pick it up today folks, don’t delay. Operators are standing by 24 hours a day. Inspirational, thought-evoking, and positive music. Buy it.