Today's
Quick Mention: Don't forget that this is the last
post until at least Monday (there's a small chance that the
site won't be back until the mid-point of next week, but
let's hope I get settled faster than that). Have fun
doing whatever it is that you'll be doing.
And now for one last EP.
Enjoy.
:Yacht
- Psychic City:
In all the times that I've listened to the pure danceable
joy of See A Penny (Pick It Up) or seen this duo lay
it down live I've never once imagined them doing something
as breezy and relaxing as this. I mean, it doesn't even
force you to move your body! Crazy, right? In
any case, I like it and I think that not repeating the stuff
from the last LP was probably a good idea. The act's
new full length is titled See Mystery Lights and it
will be on store shelves July 28.
:Banjo
Or Freakout - Upside Down:
This is a somewhat strange song. On one hand I know
that it isn't ever going to climax and reach that point of
straight up awesomeness that it hints at, but it also happen
to be one of the better atmospheric efforts that I've had
the pleasure of hearing lately, so be sure to pull out the
headphones for this. I think you can get this song on
vinyl now, but I'm not sure if or when it will make an
appearance on an official full length.
:Zechs
Marquise - Chase Scene-:
The Mars Volta have been a favorite of mine since they first
rolled out the Tremulant EP, but some of the side
projects and such that have spawned out of the group have
tended to be a little too weird for me. This band,
which is actually the Rodriguez-Lopez brothers Marcel (he's
the one in TMV) and Marfred, is just right. Probably
because they seem to know how keep things reasonable, even
in the realm of psychedelic funk. Our Delicate
Stranded Nightmare is due in August.
:Jay
Reatard - It Ain't Gonna Save Me:
"All is lost/There is no hope for me" Despite having
released a ton of stuff over the last year, I have to admit
that I'm pretty excited about this guy's upcoming debut for
Matador. He, as shown by this gem, not only seems to
have an unlimited amount of spunk, but the ability to make
sure that you do too. Expect to jump spastically.
Watch Me Fall will be out in the too far away time of
August.
:Free
Energy - Dream City:
If you're browsing this EP with the hope of finding at least
one song that your dad might like then this and all of its
vintage pop rock ways is certainly it. Actually,
that's a bit too harsh, especially when I consider that I
don't see how anyone couldn't like this. So,
take it the streets, my friends, and blare it loudly until
you have amassed a big enough crowd to sing-a-long with you.
Look for Stuck On Nothing later this year.
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