I saw the Darjeeling Limited
last night, and I absolutely loved it. I don't know if I can say it
was better than Rushmore or even the Life Aquatic, but I am
willing to anoint it as one of the more well made films of the year.
Though, at this point I can't say I could ever expect Wes Anderson to
deliver anything less. Anyway, on Monday I said I would have more on
the San Diego trio known as Grand Ole Party and today I'm coming through on
my promise with a song from their debut full length, Humanimals.
As of now the disc is only available on iTunes, but presumably DH
Records will be bringing the hard copies sometime later this fall. I
firmly believe they're going to be huge once that happens, so if you only
pick one bandwagon a year to jump on then this is definitely the one.
Enjoy.
:Grand
Ole Party - Look Out Young Son:
On stage Kristin Grundred reminded me of a sultry version of
Karen O that knows how to pound on a drum kit like one of
the best. But how about on disc? Well, to be
honest it really isn't too different since her voice still
commands all of your attention once you manage to stop
shaking your ass to the huge beat and pop-enthused garage
rock guitar riffs. If you've been looking for
something similar to the recent Noisettes effort then I
think this is what you seek. Hell, it may even be
better.
Below is a
video of the band performing Bad, Bad Man on some
show called San Diego On The Rise. I think it
works wonders in showing why I praised the band so much for
their show this past Sunday. They clearly know how to
entertain.
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John Laird -
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