Listen / Buy
Annie Clark, Marry Me. The title of her first album and a clear expression of my love of her. St Vincent = amazing.
Listen / watch / whatever below:
Saturday, 13 February 2010
St Vincent - Marry Me
Listen / Buy
Annie Clark, Marry Me. The title of her first album and a clear expression of my love of her. St Vincent = amazing.
Listen / watch / whatever below:
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Gil Scott-Heron - I'm New Here
15 years since the last album, it's hardly surprisingly the name wasn't familiar with me, but I have a feeling Gil Scott-Heron will do in 2010 what Johnny cash did in the mid 90's with his American Recording albums, this album is dark, very dark, but also honest, touching and effortless.
I'll Take care of you (a cover) is beautiful, Me and the Devil's title says it all. The title track, another cover is a stand out too.
The spoken interludes may put a few people off, but the songs within are beautiful and brutal at the same time - something very few records can manage successfully - You can listen to all of the new album I'm New Here below - highly recommended. Can buy with yet another super bonus CD from Rough Trade here.
and also, here is the rather dark video for the single Me and the Devil
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Lightspeed Champion
Lightspeed Champion releases his new album Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You next week (15th Feb) you can pre-order a signed CD version here. Preceding single Marlene is fantastic.
You can also download numerous covers and quick albums from his official page, no need me duplicating them - there are about 20/30 different songs (not all good mind) that you can get all for free. Here is the link if you are interested.
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom will be releasing her new album Have One On Me on me on February 23, on Drag City. It will probably be album of the month, maybe a contender for the year - but we will have to see!
Hailing from Nevada, this 28-year old lady lives for music. Joanna released two albums (The Milk-Eyed Mender and Ys). I love her music and can't wait for Have One On Me. It's a 3 disc album! Pre-order the album here and download the first two songs of it below.
'81 and Good Intentions Paving Company, both are great!
The XX
I was truly the last person on the planet to appreciate The XX.
At first I was bewildered why it was so lavishly praised through all quarters, I think I've been converted by the release of VCR. In places it is a work of beauty after a few listens, certainly one record you can put on and enjoy no matter what mood you are in.
Rough trade voted it number one album of 2009 and you can buy a bonus CD with five tracks exclusively through them here.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
January 2010 in Music
A new thing that I may or may not continue with, I've been a bit quiet as I'm somewhat knackered, had about 5 days of gigs in a row and marathon training on top of office job (poor me hey!)
This will be a brief summary of some of the CD's I've given a spin that came out this month, or those that have come to my attention this month - I won't be going on about leaks...
My favourite album of the month is a close call, originally I would have said the next album I'll be talking about, but I think after further listens it is Teen Dream by Beach House. Listen
Without doubt terrible album artwork but that can be forgotten with the beauty of the music. My lastest favourite is probably the album starter, Zebra, it is pure beauty in music. Read more from me here
Runners up is this beauty
Hidden by These New Puritans (listen) and read more here
Other recommended albums out this month;
LINDSTROM AND CHRISTABELLE - real life is no cool - listenBuy from the triple cd version exclusive to rough trade here.
"norway's maestro of disco returns once again, this time teaming up with sultry vocalist christabelle, to bring us 'real life is no cool'. an edgy pop album full of hypnotic beats, swirling electronics and the vibrant, off the cuff vocal performances of christabell (much of which were improvised and later edited by lindstrom), giving off the distinct air of structured chaos that lindstrom describes surrounded the making of the album".
FYFE DANGERFIELD - fly yellow moon - listen
Buy the CD / deluxe vinyl double CD here
"following guillemots 2008 album 'red', mercurial singer-songwriter fyfe dangerfield used the window of time created to spread his wings and lovingly record his beautiful debut solo album'fly yellow moon'. the album is written entirely by fyfe and produced by adam noble in urchin studios, london - the same studios where guillemots recorded their first classic ep 'i saw such things in my sleep'. the 10-track record startles from start to finish, magnificently eclectic, warm and uplifting, haunting and melodic - it sounds like a classic upon its first listen. the record flows with highlights including from the beautiful 'so brand new', the joyous 'faster than the setting sun' to the scintillating first single 'she needs me' which has already been zane lowes hottest record in the world and the stunningly reflective 'don't be shy'".
THAO WITH THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN - know better learn faster - listen
Buy from Rough Trade Here
'know better learn faster' sports a fuller sound with more pop tricks and trickier arrangements that incorporate swirling philip glass-y keyboards, pavement slackness, new orleans horns and bluegrass tinged banjo alongside guitar bass and drums, it contains a collection of hard-learned lessons about love, sex, and human connection. 'know better learn faster' is a more mature record, slightly disillusioned with the world, but no less playful and with no less personality. thao conveys a warm exuberance that keeps the music spry despite the weighty subject matter and the band's energy rarely flags; instead the guitars grow only more manic and urgent as the album progresses. on kill rock stars.
YETI LANE - yeti lane listen
Buy the CD here
"parisian trio yeti lane release their self-titled debut album on sonic cathedral recordings. this 10-tracker melds tribal beats, krautrock synths, sparkling pop, cosmic rock and hypnotic guitars and sounds like a mix of can circa 'ege bamyasi', pavement circa 'terror twilight', the shins and new order circa 'low-life' to make a monumental psychedelic masterpiece."
And finally for now an album that came out last year that I've fallen for properly this month...
SHE KEEPS BEES - nests - read more here / listen
Buy from Rough Trade and get their debut album Minisink Hotel free! here
"a stunning, raw, sultry and absolutely essential album for those that love the 4 track demos of pj harvey and the early pre-croon of cat power. formed in 2006, brooklyn, she keeps bees are a couple / band you won't want to slap the crap out of. their music is bluesy, but not what you're thinking. jessica sings 'til her stomach hurts while andy holds down the rhythm - lumberjack style. the music is simple, gritty and downright sexy - howlin' wolf and millie jackson to start, but you'll probably hear pj harvey and cat power in there too. this homemade recording keeps it real simple: drums, guitar and little else. we absolutely adore this album."
Mix Tape Jan 2010 DOWNLOAD - LINK
Norway - Beach House (from Teen Dream)
We Want War - These New Puritans (from Hidden)
Lovesick - Lindstrom & Christabelle (from Real Life Is No Cool)
When You Walk In The Room - Fyfe Dangerfield (from Fly Yellow moon)
Know Better Learn Faster - thao with the get down stay down (from know better learn faster)
Lonesome George - yeti lane (from Yeti Lane)
Joints - Holly Miranda (from The Magician's Private Library)
Animal - Dag for Dag (from Boo)
In This Shirt - The Irrepressibles (from Mirror Mirror)
Wear Red - She Keep Bees (from Nests)
This will be a brief summary of some of the CD's I've given a spin that came out this month, or those that have come to my attention this month - I won't be going on about leaks...
My favourite album of the month is a close call, originally I would have said the next album I'll be talking about, but I think after further listens it is Teen Dream by Beach House. Listen
Without doubt terrible album artwork but that can be forgotten with the beauty of the music. My lastest favourite is probably the album starter, Zebra, it is pure beauty in music. Read more from me here
Runners up is this beauty
Hidden by These New Puritans (listen) and read more here
Other recommended albums out this month;
LINDSTROM AND CHRISTABELLE - real life is no cool - listenBuy from the triple cd version exclusive to rough trade here.
"norway's maestro of disco returns once again, this time teaming up with sultry vocalist christabelle, to bring us 'real life is no cool'. an edgy pop album full of hypnotic beats, swirling electronics and the vibrant, off the cuff vocal performances of christabell (much of which were improvised and later edited by lindstrom), giving off the distinct air of structured chaos that lindstrom describes surrounded the making of the album".
FYFE DANGERFIELD - fly yellow moon - listen
Buy the CD / deluxe vinyl double CD here
"following guillemots 2008 album 'red', mercurial singer-songwriter fyfe dangerfield used the window of time created to spread his wings and lovingly record his beautiful debut solo album'fly yellow moon'. the album is written entirely by fyfe and produced by adam noble in urchin studios, london - the same studios where guillemots recorded their first classic ep 'i saw such things in my sleep'. the 10-track record startles from start to finish, magnificently eclectic, warm and uplifting, haunting and melodic - it sounds like a classic upon its first listen. the record flows with highlights including from the beautiful 'so brand new', the joyous 'faster than the setting sun' to the scintillating first single 'she needs me' which has already been zane lowes hottest record in the world and the stunningly reflective 'don't be shy'".
THAO WITH THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN - know better learn faster - listen
Buy from Rough Trade Here
'know better learn faster' sports a fuller sound with more pop tricks and trickier arrangements that incorporate swirling philip glass-y keyboards, pavement slackness, new orleans horns and bluegrass tinged banjo alongside guitar bass and drums, it contains a collection of hard-learned lessons about love, sex, and human connection. 'know better learn faster' is a more mature record, slightly disillusioned with the world, but no less playful and with no less personality. thao conveys a warm exuberance that keeps the music spry despite the weighty subject matter and the band's energy rarely flags; instead the guitars grow only more manic and urgent as the album progresses. on kill rock stars.
YETI LANE - yeti lane listen
Buy the CD here
"parisian trio yeti lane release their self-titled debut album on sonic cathedral recordings. this 10-tracker melds tribal beats, krautrock synths, sparkling pop, cosmic rock and hypnotic guitars and sounds like a mix of can circa 'ege bamyasi', pavement circa 'terror twilight', the shins and new order circa 'low-life' to make a monumental psychedelic masterpiece."
And finally for now an album that came out last year that I've fallen for properly this month...
SHE KEEPS BEES - nests - read more here / listen
Buy from Rough Trade and get their debut album Minisink Hotel free! here
"a stunning, raw, sultry and absolutely essential album for those that love the 4 track demos of pj harvey and the early pre-croon of cat power. formed in 2006, brooklyn, she keeps bees are a couple / band you won't want to slap the crap out of. their music is bluesy, but not what you're thinking. jessica sings 'til her stomach hurts while andy holds down the rhythm - lumberjack style. the music is simple, gritty and downright sexy - howlin' wolf and millie jackson to start, but you'll probably hear pj harvey and cat power in there too. this homemade recording keeps it real simple: drums, guitar and little else. we absolutely adore this album."
Mix Tape Jan 2010 DOWNLOAD - LINK
Norway - Beach House (from Teen Dream)
We Want War - These New Puritans (from Hidden)
Lovesick - Lindstrom & Christabelle (from Real Life Is No Cool)
When You Walk In The Room - Fyfe Dangerfield (from Fly Yellow moon)
Know Better Learn Faster - thao with the get down stay down (from know better learn faster)
Lonesome George - yeti lane (from Yeti Lane)
Joints - Holly Miranda (from The Magician's Private Library)
Animal - Dag for Dag (from Boo)
In This Shirt - The Irrepressibles (from Mirror Mirror)
Wear Red - She Keep Bees (from Nests)
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