ercles on 6/7/2008 at 02:46
Although both have already been mentioned, massive seconds for Sigur Ros and Wolf Parade. Got them both the othe day, and they are rocking my world at the moment
a flower in hell on 6/7/2008 at 04:48
Warrel Dane - Praises to the War Machine
Risquit on 6/7/2008 at 19:09
Quote Posted by a flower in hell
Warrel Dane -
Praises to the War MachineThat's a good one. Can't wait for the next Nevermore.
a flower in hell on 8/7/2008 at 02:48
Agreed.
Tonamel on 8/7/2008 at 19:15
Quote Posted by madwolf
Aja mentioned Fleet Foxes. I bought their cd on the strength of a review in Mojo and it's a revelation. It's steeped in beach boys, CSNY etc but in no way sounds dated. Beautiful songs, gorgeous harmonies.
Just got this one, and it's excellent. It's like a combination of the Beach Boys (who I'm pretty sure you've heard of) and the Avett Brothers (who I'm pretty sure you haven't). Amazing stuff, particularly "White Winter Hymnal"
Vivian on 8/7/2008 at 19:23
That the 'and there you go' one thats in the charts ATM? its nice in a sleepy sort of way.
37637598 on 8/7/2008 at 19:34
Lately I've been more aware of the lyrics in the newer songs, and I must say, there are some pretty good lyricists out there right now!
Chasing cars = great lyrics
You-re Beautiful = good lyrics
I really like 'The Postal Service' as well, Amazing lyrics, and the electronic music is very pretty as well.
Vivian on 8/7/2008 at 21:47
I strongly disagree on both counts of great lyricism, but the postal service are ok. If we're including older stuff, did anyone get hold of The Dirty Projectors black flag covers album, 'Rise Above'? It's absolutely fantastic. They take the raw pointy fingers of some of BF's best songs and twist them into some of the most gorgeous, intricate folkish rock-music since The Arcade Fire. I've been in love with the entire album every since I got it. I can also say that they're fucking unbelievable live, in their current incarnation.
37637598 on 8/7/2008 at 23:39
Quote Posted by Vivian
I strongly disagree on both counts of great lyricism, but the postal service are ok.
Actually, I do to... I just heard 'You're Beautiful' and it's definitely not the song I had in mind.
Chasing cars on the other hand, while the lyrics are very typical and dull, they somehow fit the song. I guess it's a pretty dull song though. I enjoy it anyway, for being as mellow as it is.
I do agree with your opinion of the 'Rise Above' cover album, I haven't heard many of the original songs, but I LOVE the vocal work, very abstract at times, and equally melodic. The guitar tone and style reminds me of a band called 'We Versus the Shark'. They're more on the rock side of the rock/folk scale.
Stitch on 8/7/2008 at 23:52
"Chasing Cars" always struck me as a massive, anthemic song in search of a massive, anthemic hook to sustain it.
