Today's Quick Mention: In case you
missed it, my Top 50 Films of 2011 list is up over
in the film section. Do me a favor and check
it out. Noah, my film-writing cohort, will
have his list up later this week.
And now, the end of what we missed while we were
away. Enjoy.
:Sleigh
Bells - Born To Lose:
I have to admit I thought Sleigh Bells would take a
long break and then return with a different approach
to things. They didn't do either.
Although, in their defense, this does sound a little
louder and more frantic. You can expect to see
the rather nicely titled Reign Of Terror on
store shelves everywhere February 14 via Mom + Pop.
:La
Sera - Please Be My Third Eye:
While I liked this act's debut, I didn't necessarily
feel the need to find a place for it on my album
list. That might change this year, especially
since they're off to such a good start with this
infectious little number. Hardly Art is
expected to put out Sees The Light on March
24. Here's hoping we'll get to check out some
of the new tunes at SXSW.
:Of
Montreal - Wintered Debts:
I know a newer song from the Of Montreal album is
now available, but over the break I got really
attached to this inspired piece of pop. It's
somewhat of a scattered-brained effort that clocks
in at seven and a half minutes, so prepare yourself.
The always fantastic Polyvinyl Records will release
Paralytic Stalks on February 7.
:Now,
Now - Dead Oaks:
I'm slowly beginning to realize that this band isn't
much for varying up their approach to things.
Seriously. All of their songs pretty much
sound the same. On the bright side, they are
really good at doing vulnerable indie pop, so it's
hard to not be OK with the redundancy. Chris
Walla's label, Trans-Records, will release
Threads on March 6.
:Dana
Falconberry - Petoskey Stone:
She may not have a harp, but Dana Falconberry is
definitely the Austin-based version of Joanna
Newsom, and I expect that this will be her year to
shine. The Though I Didn't Call It Came
EP is due out January 24 via Crossbill Records.
She'll also be having a release show at the Mohawk
on January 12. See you there!
:Fujiya
And Miyagi - Ecstatic Dancer:
These guys have made some rather silly songs in the
past, but I think this one takes the cake.
It's beyond ridiculous. As always with this
act, though, it's a very catchy tune that will get
lodged in your head quickly. You just won't
want to tell anyone it's there. This is a
one-off single the band put out to support their
upcoming tour.
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