After a lengthy hiatus, Florida"s THE MERCURY PROGRAM return to the musical forefront with Chez Viking, a seven-song CD/LP released by the band"s new label, Lovitt Records. Undoubtedly, The Mercury Program have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands who place a premium on intricate song craft and mesmerizing live performance. Formed in the summer of 1997, they have reemerged with a bracing mix of angular guitars, rhythmic bass lines, jazz-influenced drumming, and ethereal vibraphones.