Las Vegas Mercury article on The Displaced from 2003
The Displaced have brought a refreshing subtlety to the scene, opting for a less-is-more musical philosophy over the familiar excesses of bygone local rockers. According to Mandel, “We treat our music like a perfect piece of juicy steak. You know, trim off all the fat, keep cutting it down to basics. It works for production, arranging, songwriting and structure. We try not to put in anything that’s not absolutely necessary.”
