Product DescriptionFor five years, Audio Out Send has been wrapping ethereal strokes of space pop around the ears of Bay Area enthusiasts. They are a powerful and unassuming band, as eager to play San Francisco's premier rock venues as they are to set up in the confines of cafes for intimate, mind-blowing shows. With the release of Sharpen the Hours, Audio Out Send has positioned themselves as one of the most important groups in the area. The album is an excellent collection of well-rendered songs and an honest representation of an impressive live band. For a band that has been so good for so long it's not surprising that this is one of the best albums of the year but rather that they've kept such a low national profile.