Even though I had no intentions
of posting any rambles this past weekend, I almost forced myself too so that
I could share the brand new Good Life songs that popped up on Saddle Creek's
website late last week. I've been relaying little news bites about Tim
Kasher's beloved side project for a couple of months now, but for those of
you who don't bother with the podcast I'll mention them once more. The
new album, Help Wanted Nights, shares the same title and theme as a
screenplay that Kasher recently wrote, which also inspired him to move out
to Los Angeles. Also, there is roughly a 99% chance that it's going to
be amazingly good in ways that I probably can't imagine. If only every
Monday could entail music from Mr. Kasher, or at the very least, Saddle
Creek. Enjoy.
:The
Good Life - Heartbroke:
Given that this is the first single I'm not really surprised at how
accessible this is. Though, with that being said, I am more than a
little surprised at the simple and playful pop rock-esque feel of the
arrangement and the vocals. It's enjoyable and a nice way to ease back
into a less thunderous sound from Kasher and the work that he does with
Cursive, but it does make me wonder exactly how much of this particular
style found its way onto the new record.
:The
Good Life - You Don't Feel Like Home To Me:
This is definitely highly recommended for those of you that have long been
followers of the band. The arrangement slowly creeps along with a bit
of twang and a whole lot of mood provided by fluttering guitars and light
percussion, and Kasher's heart smashing songwriting is as good as ever.
In particular, I've repeatedly found myself blown away at the climax when he
pushes out: "Why can't you call me home?/Don't you feel like coming home to
me?" Ouch.
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