April 3, 2007
If anyone out there still actually reads my blog, I’d be amazed. Thank you for your support through these dire times.
In an incredibly misguided attempt to make up for the lack of activity, I’ve decided to post a slew of mp3’s that’ve been in heavy rotation as of late.
Here’s an catchy little song from a band that reminds me a lot of The Strokes when they were actually good. Check out their EP A Lesson In Crime if you like what you hear.
[mp3] Tokyo Police Club :: Be Good
The following track closes out Of Montreal’s most recent LP Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?, which even in the age of iTunes and digital downloads, is a remarkably cohesive and engrossing album.
[mp3] Of Montreal :: We Were Born the Mutants Again With Leafing
Fans of Menomena will enjoy this radically different version of “Wet and Rusting.” It may even convert those of you who have yet to recognize the brilliance of this band.
[mp3] Menomena :: Wet and Rusting [live]
I was looking forward to Andrew Bird’s new album Armchair Apocrypha ever since the beginning of 2007. Despite being slightly disappointed thus far (which is only because The Mysterious Production of Eggs was so damn good), I absolutely love the gorgeous track posted below.
[mp3] Andrew Bird :: Cataracts
“You’ve got your reasons / And me I’ve got mine / But all the reasons I gave / Were just lies to buy myself some time.” Enough said.
[mp3] Arcade Fire :: Ocean of Noise
The closing track on Dr. Dog’s We All Belong sounds unlike anything else on the album. Make sure to also check out the two mp3’s posted on their site here before buying.
[mp3] Dr. Dog :: I Hope There’s Love
This one isn’t so new as it is amazing. If you have yet to discover Jeff Hanson, use the following track as a starting point. Then check out previous posts (here and here) for more of his tunes (and yes, that’s a guy singing).