In 2006, Sam Harris published Letter to a Christian Nation , a short book that calls into question some of the ideas that religious fundamentalism perpetuates in our country (and really, throughout the world in various religious forms). But at its heart, Harris was out to question the concept of believing in anything so absolutely that one is willing to give up his own life, hurt his loved ones, and even drain our planet of its resources in the name of God. Whatever your stance, it's hard to deny that for every Mother Theresa, there is a Glenn Beck; [...]
of Montreal featuring Solange "Sex Karma" Kevin Barnes is typically bipolar on his albums, shifting back and forth between declarations of love and lust and bitter, cruel condemnations. He's very good at expressing both extremes, but on the whole, I prefer the songs that convey genuine sweetness and desire if just because those are more scarce in modern pop. "Sex Karma" is very much one of those. It's flirty and light, a head rush of infatuation and fascination that feels almost as good as the real thing. It's not overly serious either. It's playful and goofy, [...]
I don't exactly know what bedroom pop means. But this song should be called bedroom pop. Cuz it's total bedroom music, if you catch my drift, wink wink, nudge nudge. I mean, the original version of this killer Active Child tune was already enough to drive a couple of kids (over 18 of course) straight into the bedroom. But then Classixx straight up mid 90s TLC R&B'ed it up and made it even more ripe for all kinds of innapropriate, but in a very nostalgic and appropriate way. This remix just [...]
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False Priest is Kevin Barnes' tenth studio recording under his heartbroken guise, of Montreal. That's to say that of Montreal have now spawned a handful more records than Oasis ever did. Not that the cosmic pop contained within False Priest pertains to all that many parallels with Mancunian oafs thriving on vacuous anthemia. Especially as Noel & Liam effectively employed subastral capos to regurgitate the same four chords over, and over, and over again, whilst False Priest alone is brimming with a bustling galaxy of styles, sounds and genres. Chameleonic and hypnotic, I Feel [...]
Frank Yang Honestly, I'd thought that Tom Petty had retired. Between the themes of he and The Heartbreakers' last studio record, 20022s The Last DJ , and the victory lap of 20062s 30th anniversary tour, I thought that he'd called it a day on active touring and my opportunities to see him perform had dried up. I don't know how or why I had that notion, but it was clearly wrong as Wednesday night, there I was at the Air Canada Centre, ready to see Mr. Petty and company for the first time [...]
Of Montreal, who are going to be releasing their new album "False Priest" soon, are already making plans for a new release this spring. It will be a new EP titled "The Controller Sphere" and it will cotinue on the sonic themes of their previous albums, "Hissing Fauna, Are...
Californian-born sextet Fol Chen have combined a quirky strain of electro- art –pop which is so deliciously off quilter it's hard not to be impressed by it. They were first brought to my attention via their single 'In Ruins' whose intro bears brashness akin to Sleigh Bells' 'Tell'Em' but quickly softens up with some Arabian Nights-like extracts [...]
words: Jamie Milton This isn't an entirely original idea, I'll grant you that. Of Montreal released 2008's 'Skeletal Lamping' in the form of " a collection " which included t-shirts, badges and yes, some paper lanterns, and each package came with a digital download code. This either passed South West-England label Art Is Hard by, or they were greatly inspired by the concept. In all honesty, it's surprising that an idea of such potential has yet to spread, when you consider that the music industry is looking left, [...]
Of Montreal are set to drop a new EP later next year. The forthcoming album, entitled ' The Controller Sphere ', is set for release in spring 2011. The release is set to include tracks that were originally set to appear on the band's forthcoming album, ' False Priest '. ' False Priest ' is due out September 13.
Filed under: News , New Music , Exclusive Writing songs about lost love isn't a new trend. But when Margaret Cho found out that a former flame actually murdered his wife, she was so affected that she enlisted folk rocker Andrew Bird to help her write a tune about it. The country murder ballad, 'I'm Sorry,' appears on her new album, 'Cho Dependent,' which is out now. "I don't even have a right to be [...]
Si les hablo de Kevin Barnes quizás no tengan la menor idea de quién es, pero si les digo que es la persona que está detrás de prácticamente todo lo que Of Montreal hace ya lo mirarán desde otro punto de vista. Si bien todavía el grupo está preparando False Priest , que es lo que será su nuevo disco que será lanzado a través de Polyvinyl el 14 de septiembre , ya está ideando lo que será su próximo movimiento . Ahora el artista estuvo dando [...]
This week on the Needle Drop , we've got new tracks from Fever Ray, and an upcoming single from Texas duo Fergus & Geronimo . Plus, spin some tracks from the new Jaill album, That's How We Burn , and Hartford Courant rock critic Eric Danton brings his favorite music of 2010 so far. The Needle Drop: 08-21-10 (link) MP3s: Jaill- The Stroller Of Montreal- Coquet Coquette -
Click image to download full album Sounds like: The Blow, Peter Bjorn And John "of Montreal - Hydra Fancies" What's so good? Did you ever imagine a time where the theatric glam-pop band of Montreal would compare one of their albums to a Dr. Dre track? Well, that time is now. Sort of. According to frontman Kevin Barnes, False Priest , which is set to release on September 14, incorporates several musical elements that we [...]
Lots of gore, cannibalism, and dry humping.
of Montreal 's latest studio, False Priest , arrives September 14th. That's three weeks from now. Yet in a recent interview with Express Night Out (via Prefix ), the band's figurehead, Kevin Barnes, revealed that he's already eying the release of another studio effort. In fact, he already has a title - The Controller Sphere - and release date - Spring 2011. According to Barnes, the EP represents the final part of an ongoing trilogy that he first envisioned in 2007 and which was later realized in 2008's [...]
The new video for Of Montreal's "Coquet Coquette" features a pretty cool beach fight. I think I spotted a cameo appearance from Tim Harrington of Le Savvy Fav. Check it out to see who's left standing. And don't forget starting next month, Of Montreal will be hitting the road with Janelle Monae . Tickets for the Austin show (11/3) at the East Side Drive In ( 1001 E. 6th ) are only $15. Purchase them here . [ Of Montreal Official Site [...]
The new video from Of Montreal for the first single, "Coquet Coquette," off of their upcoming record appeared on the band's YouTube Channel earlier this month. The song itself has been floating around for a few months and gives us the first hints toward what we might expect from their Jon Brion-produced 10th album, False Priest , out September 14th on Polyvinyl. The video features an elaborate barbarian beach landing fight sequence, with loin-cloth sporting cannibals. You can download the single for free here from Polyvinyl , and starting next month, [...]
Well it's pouring rain in beautiful South Western British Columbia and I am a little bored. Had an idea to find remixes of each of the top ten artists on Elbo.ws and post them for your listening pleasure...enjoy! #10 - RA RA RIOT Ra Ra...
Hey kiddos, I'm off to a photoshoot , but before I head out, how about some Sunday Morning Videos???? Yeah! of Montreal's Coquet Coquette Yeasayer's Madder Red Cheers! T... Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Email this [...]
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