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Monday, August 25, 2008
 

As I mentioned in the podcast and film report this weekend (see, it does pay to listen or read other features on the site!), the wife and I will be driving from Seattle to San Diego from August 29 to September 14.  I'm betting it will be the sort of amazing experience that will totally prevent me from writing, so don't expect any posts at all (not even from Noah or John Michael) throughout that time.

Now, with that noted let's get on with this week's first of five EPs.  That's right, FIVE.  Never say that I don't love you all to no end.  Enjoy.

:Elf Power - Venus And Mercury:  This little gem was posted up on You Ain't No Picasso last week with the notice that it would soon be released on 10" with a b-side called Mutiny.  I haven't heard the other track, but I think I may snatch up a copy of this based solely on the reality that it's pretty much my favorite song by them in a while, and that includes all of the recently put out In A Cave.  Actually, why in the world wasn't this included on that LP!?

:Soda Fountain Rag - Angry Girl:  A very long time ago there was a band called Rilo Kiley that made sweet and simple tunes that were full of life and various interesting things.  Then they disappeared.  Fortunately, there are acts like this one that are still doing a similar sound that will surely catch your attention and make you smile.  Yesboyicecream will be releasing SFR's It's Rag Time! on September 30.  You should get it.

:Department Of Eagles - No One Does It Like You:  I completely missed out on the demo of this track that was floating around last year, but even with only a couple of listens under my belt I can see why everyone is so excited to have this.  Sure, it means that Fred Nicolaus and Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen will soon deliver something else to pour over, but it also hints at what might be a great pop record.  Ear Park is due out on October 7 via 4AD.

:Ed Laurie - Albert:  This quiet number has been sitting in my inbox for so long that I can't even remember the first time that I heard it.  That doesn't mean it isn't a great song, because it is.  It's just isn't something that's fit for the summer.  This gem is meant to be heard in the fall/winter from the comfort of your home as you sit by the window and peer outside at the world.  Still, go on and give it a well deserved shot.  Meanwhile In The Park will be released by Dangerbird Records on October 7.

:Beaten By Them - The Asiatic Capital Vista:  This is a long, winding instrumental number that's full of beautiful layers and other amazing things, so before you give it a listen I highly recommend that you slap some headphones on your head.  Or else.  Anyhow, this snazzy tune will be available for you to have and to hold on Signs Of Life, which will be out on November 11 via Thrill Jockey.  I seriously expect it to be one genre's finest this year.

- John Laird -



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