Quick
question! Have you guys had any weird glitches
while trying to stream the songs? At work
yesterday I noticed that some of them would end
abruptly, but when I checked (by this I mean
downloaded) all the files at home they were just
fine. Bizarre, right? Please let me know
if you've gotten anything that's only half cooked.
OK, here's the next part of my list. Enjoy.
- 20 Through 16 -
#20) Land Of Talk - Some Are Lakes
Where their absolutely fantastic debut was all about celebrating mid-90s
indie rock (ie Sleater Kinney), their sophomore effort (and first for the
always great Saddle Creek Records) seemed to feature them going in a
different direction. I still haven't figured out if I know exactly
where they might be heading, but I can say that I'm willing and ready to tag
along.
:Land
Of Talk - Some Are Lakes:
#19) The Black Angels - Directions To See A Ghost
Given that Passover essentially made them one of the "it" acts, I was
mostly anticipating an album that would be easy on the ears and fun for all
entry level pysch-rock lovers. This is neither of those. In
fact, unless you're willing and ready to lose yourself in the thick sound
being pushed out by these people then I wouldn't even bother seeking it out.
Total music nerds only!
:The
Black Angels - Doves:
#18) Ponytail - Ice Cream Spiritual
What I love most about this effort is probably what many of you will like
least about it - the whole thing plays like one huge song. Strange, I
know, but with every play-through that I get lost in I notice different
things that I hadn't heard before and, most importantly, its high level of
chaotic energy never seems to get tiresome.
:Ponytail
- Celebrate The Body Electric (It Came From An Angel):
#17) Throw Me The Statue - Moonbeams
To be honest, this wasn't a record that I was initially very impressed with.
But, after seeing the band put on a couple of stellar shows in the last few
months, I've quickly come around to see that it's a very smart effort with a
slew of catchy songs. If you don't immediately fall in love with it
then I advise that you make sure to listen to it again and/or see them play.
You won't regret it!
:Throw
Me The Statue - About To Walk:
#16) Secret Machines - Self Titled
I wouldn't necessarily call this a return to form (after all, I do think
that Ten Silver Drops is a good album) for the band, but this does
sound a lot like the Secret Machines that impressed with the thunderous
Now Here Is Nowhere all those years ago. My guess is that some of
the reclaimed spunk comes from them being on their own label and not
a major.
:Secret
Machines - Atomic Heels:
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