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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
 

Today's Quick Mention:  My brand new Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-Ray player arrived in the mail yesterday, and I absolutely love it.  That is all.

Here's a little hump day EP.  Enjoy.


 

:The New Time - Neutral Milk Hotel:   It doesn't happen often, but on occasion I do get an email with just facts.  For example, the one from this band, which simply indicated that they'll soon be moving to Austin (from Philadelphia) and a copy of their upcoming EP An Incomplete History is heading my way.  No fancy press quotes, comparisons to other acts or anything else - just information and a song.  Of course, it certainly didn't hurt that said song turned out to be an infectious pop rock gem.  Good work, "local" people.

:Noah And The Whale - First Days Of Spring:  My interest in Noah And The Whale has only ever been mild, so when I received word of a new full length I semi-shrugged my shoulders, downloaded the first single and went about my business with the idea of revisiting it "later".  Now, I'm seeing the error (however slight) of my ways, as it is one beautiful, sweeping effort that blows me away every time I listen to it.  Grab some headphones, and then make a note to look for First Days Of Spring at the end of August.

:Cocosuma - Charlotte's On Fire:  To be honest, I feel sort of weird commenting on this band since they've already put out three records (none of which I've heard) and they're sporting a brand new vocalist.  But oh well.  Let's just pretend this is an all new thing, and the smooth, dance-worthy pop sound that fills this track is all they've ever known.  Or something.  In any case, the French act will put out their next full length on Minty Fresh in August.  It's called Let's Drive Home Backwards.

:St. Philistine - Sad Artist:  "There's no mystery when you're dead"  Maybe I just never noticed before, but it seems as if there are more and more acts like St. Philistine that sound as if they couldn't decide which indie genre they liked the most, so they smashed them all together and called it a day.  Sure, it makes for a diverse listen, but then you're left describing them as a band with a hint of electro-pop, indie rock, and other stuff.  It's silly.  But good, so who knows.  If you'd like more from this Dallas-based act then hit up iTunes.

:His Clancyness - So Bored (Wavves Cover):  Just so you know, I hate Wavves.  I think they are the worst band in a long time, and I may never figure out what anyone could possibly get out of their obnoxious noise.  So, it goes without saying that being able to listen to one of their songs without wanting to stab myself in the face with a pencil is a vast improvement.  Thanks, His Clancyness.  We're now best friends forever.  This song comes from a little collection of covers (they all do the same song) to help launch a collective known as We Were Never Being Bored.  Check it out.

- John Laird -



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