Wednesday, April 2, 2008
 

That's right, I'm here.  If you were worried that I might not make it back from my car stereo installation adventure then I thank you for your concern.  Your good will probably helped me not do anything totally retarded.  On a related note, I laugh in the face of those who had no confidence.  Now, let's keep it local again today by way of the Lovely Sparrows.  The last time that I ran into Jon Rooney, who is the main brain behind Abandoned Love Records, I nagged to be treated to something new from the band, and now he has finally come through with a tune from the upcoming Bury The Cynics.  I'm expecting Shawn Jones and friends to make a splash on July 8, so trust me when I say it's a good idea to grab a seat on the bandwagon now.  Enjoy.

:The Lovely Sparrows - Department Of Foreseeable Outcomes:  If you asked me to provide only one reason to listen to this I wouldn't bother with nifty comparisons and overly elaborate explanations.  Nope, you only need to know that you will not find a listen anywhere that comes off as warm and familiar as this gem.  It's comfortable, intimate and it genuinely feels like something you've been adoring for as long as you can remember.  Most artists never even come close to achieving that sort of accessibility, and that's why I can't help but think that it just doesn't get much better than this.  July won't get here soon enough.

As I always say, if there isn't anything that's music oriented on Youtube then at least give the kids a little something to ponder about.  So, I present to you the Lovely Sparrows' quick chat with the Daytrotter guys about Rolfing.  Watch, learn and/or ignore completely.

- John Laird -



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