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Tuesday, October 1, 2008
 

You know how I am certain that I'm a super huge nerd?  When I get excited about Target having a case for the Iron Man DVD that looks like the Mark IV helmet.

Here's an EP.  Enjoy.

:The Age Of Rockets - Elephants And Castle:  It has been a long while since I listened to The Drive Home, which is the record that introduced me to this act, but that doesn't mean I haven't been looking forward to something new from them.  Nope, I'd say it just shows how brilliantly patient I am.  Or something.  Anyhow, this is lush electro-pop with a dash of emo vocals, and you need to hear it - preferably with a nice pair of headphones.  Hannah is available now.

:Gringo Star - All Yall:  To be honest, this is more of an band that I know by name more so than any of there music. I think, however, that will change with their upcoming Ben H. Allen-produced (Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective) debut full length.  At this point I've only worked my way through about half of it, but so far it's a pretty rocking record that, like the title track, has a load of smart touches and infectious energy coming out all over the place.  My Anxious Mouth Records will release it to all on November 4.

:The Rollo Treadway - Kidnapped:  If anyone asked me to guess what ever happened to Blake Fleming, who was the original drummer for the Mars Volta, I would not have went with the option that read 60s style pop with a slight hint of psychedelic.  I mean, that just isn't the overwhelmingly logical choice.  At any rate, he and the other four members of the band seem to be doing pretty well together since I can't seem to take this gem off of repeat.  Take down a note to remind yourself to pick up their self titled record with it's released on December 16.

:The Antlers - Two:  Apart from that Beach House cover that they released a few months back, I don't really know much about this act.  In fact, I'm not even sure if I'm suppose to know all that much about them since as I'm writing this they're embarking on their first ever tour!  I will say this though, this song and that cover are both good enough to make me wish they had an Austin date on their itinerary.  Hospice won't be out until 2009, so expect to see me mention them again.

:Tusks - Baby Noise:  White Whale has put out some interesting records this year from the likes of Culture Reject and Octoberman, so I'm all ready for another sure to be quality release.  This super group of sorts is made up of people who have been in Kepler, Wooden Stars, I Am Robot And Proud, Sea Snakes, Snailhouse, Clark/Metal Kites, Hilotrons and the Ben Gunning Band.  I think that's a lot of experience and styles to get at least a little excited about, so get to listening!  Their self titled EP is available as of yesterday.

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