With the Grand Masquerade, the Selfish Gene has created "an impressive piece of prog-inspired aural cotton candy that'll turn the darkest souls into shiny, happy people".

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ROCK: Psychedelic, ROCK: Progressive Rock



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"If you like Spoon, you might dig this new band The Selfish Gene." - VH1's Best Week Ever

The Selfish Gene play a unique brand of pop rock, a sound they call thematic storytelling in a progressive rock format. Their three-part harmonies and poetic, cerebral lyrics give their music a versatile style that ranges from delicate, hummable and poppy to grandiose and intense. The band was voted Best Overall Artist at the 2006 Madison Area Music Awards and has shared the stage with such acts as Kings of Leon, Cloud Cult, Chad VanGaalen, The Waco Brothers, Leon Russell, and Blue Oyster Cult.

"A memorable album that has more smarts, soul and just plain fun than most of what's considered "pop" these days." - Wisconsin State Journal / Capital Times

"More Flaming Lips than Wilco, The Selfish Gene turn out elegant and delicate sunshine rock that is sure to dance as lightly through your speakers as a dandelion in the summer wind." - Veritas Lux Mea

"Original and thought-provoking" - Morecowbell.info

"An impressive piece of prog-inspired aural cotton candy that'll turn the darkest souls into shiny, happy people." - Isthmus

"This is a concept band, one of those rare breeds that is living their music." - Ricks Cafe