You know what I realized this
weekend? I don't at all care about the 2008 Olympics. I mean,
over the years my interest has been waning anyway, but with the recent
hoopla involving protests, doping and the aid of technology (those crazy
things that Michael Phelps and Co. swim in), I just can't help but feel the
whole thing is devoid of anything good. Anyone else feel the same way?
On a non-sport related note, today is all about the Joy Formidable. A
while back a reader recommended the UK act, but at the time they didn't
necessarily have anything to share. Well, now they do, and here I am
rambling it up. If only everyone else in the blog-o-sphere would do
the same, as this trio is rather good and worthy of all kinds of attention.
Enjoy.
:The
Joy Formidable - The Greatest Light Is The Greatest Shade:
I really don't understand how this band isn't signed to a
large label and talked about all over. After all,
they're essentially a complete package with vocals that are
as good as it gets and a big, interesting sound that
straddles the fence between guitar-driven rock and shoegaze.
What more could someone want? Do me a favor and tell
your friends and family about this gem. They need to
hear it as well.
Austere
seems to be the song that the band is pushing the most, and
I can see why - it's catchy and loud in the most nifty
of ways. Give it a listen while you watch the video.
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