Midlake captured my attention after Josh recommended that it was his favorite record of 2006. The Trials Of Van Occupanther simply captured my mood. A nice rock album that makes you feel good. It’s different. Give it a try.
Audio Midlake - Roscoe
Pinback lovers unite!!! Rob Crow is back with some solo stuff (Sorry Goblin Cock fans). Living well is right up anyone’s alley that hearts Pinback. I heart Pinback, so I am obsessed with “Living Well”. That’s all I really have to say. Here listen.
Audio Rob Crow (Pinback) - Over Your Heart
The Shins latest album, Wincing the Night Away, makes me wince listening to it. Granted, it’s hard to top their 2003 release Chutes Too Narrow, but I think this is a step in the wrong direction. There are maybe one or two songs on Wincing that are classic catchy Shins tunes. The rest seems […]
Malajube. Yes, Malajube. I am kind of bummed that I didn’t know about this fine band a long time ago. Thank you KEXP. Not too much to say except for, their album “Trompe l’ oeil” is amazing. Although I have no idea what they are singing about “they sing in French, from Montreal”, their music […]
My top 5 Albums of the week are:
1. Cold War Kids - Robbers and Cowards
2. The Decemberists - Crane Wife
3. The Black Keys - Magic Potion
4. The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
5. Phoenix - Its Never Been Like That
Tags: Music, Top 5
Where did these guys come from? Oh yeah, Canada. The new album “A Lesson In Crime” is fantastic. It’s a short, coffee buzzed ride, but that’s what you need in the morning. Fans of Bloc Party all the way across the spectrum to mewithoutYou will dig these Canadians. Hand claps, dancy drum beats, and catchy […]
The Hold Steady’s new album has come critically acclaimed from both Pitchfork and Paste and I agree with them, although probably not to the degree.
The Hold Steady is one of those bands that take you awhile to appreciate, and to even like. Although very lyrically and musically talented many potential listeners may be thrown off […]
