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The Suburbs (2010), Arcade Fire

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:08:00 -0400

The Suburbs is a polished album that evokes memories from the band’s childhood. “If I could have it back” sings Butler at the end of it all in a quiet reprise of the title track.

There are no anthems in this recording, as with previous efforts, but what it does offer is a lot of hidden details in each of the songs that with each hearing makes it extremely good.

A favorite for not only the season but for the ages.

It does require constant effort to really appreciate the album as a whole, instead of just a couple of singles, it is quite a strong concept album and it deserves to be heard in its entirety each time if possible.

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and David Gilmour will reunite again

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:39:23 -0400

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and David Gilmour will reunite again

Live Aid 25 years later (photos)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:13:30 -0400

Live Aid 25 years later (photos)

Pink Floyd's Gilmour and Waters Stun Crowd With Surprise Reunion

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:37:08 -0400

Pink Floyd's Gilmour and Waters Stun Crowd With Surprise Reunion

Stomacher - Untitled/Dark Divider Great music from this bay area...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:36:00 -0400

Stomacher - Untitled/Dark Divider

Great music from this bay area band

New Arcade Fire Album to Feature Eight Different Album Covers

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:07:52 -0400

New Arcade Fire Album to Feature Eight Different Album Covers :

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tracks: The Wooden Birds - False AlarmSince the American Analog...

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:02:12 -0400

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The Wooden Birds - False Alarm

Since the American Analog Set has gone on hiatus, I’ve been waiting to hear something (anything!) from frontman Andrew Kenny. He put out a great few tracks on a split EP with Ben Gibbard and I wondered what a full on solo album would sound like. Well, it’s not technically a solo album, but the debut by The Wooden Birds, Kenny’s new endeavour, certainly FEELS like a solo album. The sound is incredibly organic, utilizing predominately acoustic guitars, soft percussion, and Kenny’s distinctive whisper-like vocals. There’s still a bit of that signature guitar sound, but it’s clearer and more subdued than any AmAnSet album. The Wooden Birds is one of 2009’s tiny pleasures.

The Wooden Birds, Magnolia (2009)

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:57:00 -0400

Andrew Kenny offers a musical heaven in the form of his new band, The Wooden Birds with this release.

The album indeed has a lot of the textures, weird lyrics, and sounds found in his previous band, The American Analog Set, but with a slight difference, the songs are completely acoustic and feature minimal percussions.

The male & female voices blend beautifully in some instances while the mellow guitar strikes each note with a such delicate manner that keeps each song interesting enough to continue until the very end.

This is a very subtle record that shows the honest nature of his members and capacity to smooth the very saturated space in the music world that sometimes uses too much to give us so little.

The Pretenders, Brass in Pocket

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:24:18 -0400

The Pretenders, Brass in Pocket

The Black Keys, Brothers (2010)

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:21:02 -0400

The new album by the Black Keys certainly feels like a long and pleasant romance, because their classic rooted style seems intact but they keep doing interesting things with each song in a way that you don’t feel ripped off, it does feel fresh and different, almost like an evolution.

The energy of each song flows nicely through out the whole album, we have a nice rocky instrumental (black mud), the nasty rocker (sinister kid) and the love songs , it’s like the band is making us an offer we can’t refuse from beginning to end.

Broken Social Scene,Lo-Fi For The Dividing Nights EP (2010)

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:56 -0400

Just like the last full recording from the Scene, the band releases yet another EP at the same time that, like the last EP, features mostly instrumental songs.

This time around we get a lot of short acoustic sounds that are very very light but have a lot of heart. This short recording is really a winner, the 1st chords that strike when you hit play are just right and they carry the same calm sense all the way to the end. This is mostly experimental material that instead of using heavy electric machinery, it relies on the simple and organic instruments.

Many people will hit the new LP first, but I think this short record deserves as much attention as, let’s say, the father.

Beck’s Record Club: INXS “New Sensation”

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:15:56 -0400

Beck’s Record Club: INXS “New Sensation”

2010 Lollapalooza Lineup announced

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:51:25 -0400

2010 Lollapalooza Lineup announced:

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Video

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:31:54 -0400

ohyeahfacts: 16 years ago on April 5th, 1994, Kurt Cobain...

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:59:55 -0400

ohyeahfacts:

16 years ago on April 5th, 1994, Kurt Cobain killed himself with a shotgun, though his body wasn’t discovered until April 8th.

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All Songs Considered: Jonsi

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:47:39 -0400

All Songs Considered: Jonsi

A Chorus of Storytellers (2010), The Album Leaf

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:23:19 -0400

For some, Jimmy LaValle plays it safe with each release, but I try to keep it simple and truly enjoy his records every time.

His new offering does not disappoint and takes us to familiar places once again to just relax, though, I know his mayor weakness has always being the vocals I’ve learned to just accept it, like in the track There Is A Wind, they might not be great but it does not in any way bring the song down in flames. The official video released for this track is amazing, kinda reminds me of some mid 90’s video.

It might need a couple of listens, cause by nature slow songs demand more attention and sometimes the 1st listen just won’t cut it, but trust me, if you are a fan, you will like this record eventually. If not, give it a chance.

So it turns out, Dave Grohl really has a problem

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:01:31 -0400

So it turns out, Dave Grohl really has a problem:

Them Crooked Vultures video mocking his coffee addiction was for real, holy crap!

Listen: 2 new Broken Social Scene tunes for free (stream)

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:59:27 -0400

Listen: 2 new Broken Social Scene tunes for free (stream)

Listen: Stream MGMT's new album

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:31:39 -0400

Listen: Stream MGMT's new album