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I listen to many things, and these are some of what I find most interesting.
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Last.fm – The Social Music Revolution
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Ever since I joined Last.fm last year, my musical environment has exploded. I'm continually finding out about new music, oftentimes to the point where I'm harassing the local record shop about "a Czech band that sings in French" or some other golden find from this website.
I've been a subscriber for about a year now, and never looked back. This website has been an excellent way on keeping tabs of what artists are coming to my area, what sort of music my friends are into, recommending music to friends and the groups I belong to, finding out about new artists by listening to what's similar to artists I already like... seriously, Last.fm is ingenious.
And well-designed, I might add.
Updated May 11, 2008
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Songs III: Bird On the Water - Marissa Nadler
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Marissa Nadler's haunting and melancholy voice reaches at your heartstrings with this one. A magnificent talent, Nadler has crafted a stunning album based predominantly on her lovely music and guitar-playing, with the help of a little reverb and other touches here and there.
Songs III: Bird On the Water is an album you'll want to listen to when you're alone and thoughtful, perhaps on a long drive in the dark, or maybe on a Sunday morning with a cup of tea. No matter how you listen to it, Nadler's magic will grasp hold of you and it will linger long after the last track has played.
Updated May 11, 2008
Red Yellow & Blue - Born Ruffians
First to recommend
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An amazing debut album from a trio of talented young men from Toronto, this album is filled with energy and fun. Lots of references have been made to Paul Simon's "Graceland" album, and I would agree with a caveat that Born Ruffians are hardly mere imitations, but new interpretations of the same earnestness Simon had on his iconic album.
Born Ruffians are amazing live, but if you don't get a chance to see them, pick up the album or borrow it from someone. As I told a friend of mine, it's as if the Lost Boys from Peter Pan's Neverland picked up some instruments and started a band. You won't be disappointed, unless you're some moody-ass bastard who doesn't know how to have any sort of fun.
Updated May 9, 2008
Boxer
7 people recommended this item
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An insanely amazing album, Boxer by The National shows a depth many indie bands eschew. From the wonderfully melodic social commentary of "Fake Empire" to the debonair "Squalor Victoria" to the muted, soothing "Gospel," this was my #2 album of the year for 2007, featuring my own personal song of the year, "Mistaken for Strangers."
Searingly eloquent, marvelously magnificent, I cannot conjure the words to impress upon one and all how essential this album is. If you get the chance, see them live, because they are so raw and intense when performing these versions.
Updated May 7, 2008
Tender Buttons : Broadcast
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An incredible album, Broadcast shows their talent with Tender Buttons. Perfect for those interested in a blend of vintage 60s sounds enmeshed with modern synths and female vocals. "Black Cat" and "Michael" are wonderful tap your leather mod shoes to, and "America's Boy" is incredible in its use of sound in a bit of an unconventional way.
Please tell this band they must come to Orlando! Or I shall be forced to see them in London next year or so.
Updated May 9, 2008
The Flying Club Cup - Beirut
First to recommend
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From BaDaBing! Records:
The highly anticipated follow up to Gulag Orkestar does not disappoint. Recorded by Zach Condon with a full band, guest stars like Final Fantasy's Owen Pallet (who added lush string arrangements), and at a variety of locations, The Flying Club Cup is an expanse, glorious and enrapturing album which takes a nod towards the finest of France's musical culture.
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One of my most favourite albums of 2007, if not the top pick, The Flying Club Cup gives off a feel of sepia-toned Western European holidays and haunts, mimicking subconscious collective memories of an earlier time and an earlier sincerity. Zach Condon's voice is soaring over the melodies he performs with the proper Beirut band, who were minted with the EP Lon Gisland. It's gorgeous, enthralling and amazing beyond words and comprehension.
Updated Apr 19, 2008
Surburban Light - The Clientele
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A collection of earlier singles, Suburban Light, released in 2001, showcases the lonesome dream-pop works from British band The Clientele. In comparison to their later releases, this collection is a bit more lo-fi and the melodies are sweet, melancholy and ever-so-lovely. The soft voice of Alasdair Maclean is best played loud.
Perfect for those who like to walk in the rain, linger next to a window darkened by the night, reminisce about a lost love, and enamoured with an aching sense of longing.
Updated Apr 18, 2008
The Good, the Bad & the Queen
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A love affair with the beguiling city of London, an awesome mix of musicianship, songwriting, art, literature, history and healthy doses of romanticism and cockiness.
Allow me to gush for a moment about this band. The Good, The Bad and The Queen have a roster and collective history to make your mouth water and your heart race (especially if you're a music junkie and Anglophile like me) - Simon Tong (The Verve), Tony Allen (Fela Kult/Africa 70), Damon Albarn (Blur/Gorillaz) and Paul Simonon (The Clash) - this is like a supergroup with bonus features! And if that weren't enough, their debut album was produced by the innovative Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (Gorillaz/Gnarls Barkley).
It's gloomy, it's glorious and it's going to be huge! (via thegoodthebadandthequeen.com)
Updated Dec 9, 2006
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For Emma, Forever Ago - Bon Iver (CD)
4 people recommended this item
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It's becoming increasingly obvious that this is my favorite album of the year. It's a completely un-expecting little folk album that for some reason draws you in.
Updated Oct 6, 2009
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