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The Portland, Oregon-based indie rock outfit Menomena received widespread critical acclaim for the crashing drums and intricate melodies of their 2007 album Friend and Foe. Three years later the band has finally returned with a follow-up, the long awaited Mines. They bring their idiosyncratic pop live to the Soundcheck studio. Plus: download or stream a bonus performance of "Tithe" recorded after the show today.

Menomena played two songs from their album Mines live on Soundcheck today -- and our host John promised you a third. Check out this version of "Tithe" that the Portland, Ore.-based band recorded in the studio after we went off the air.