Mmmm... the gritty sound of the Damnwells. I can just eat it up like my sister-in-law's Jell-O salad. Oh yes, let me expound on that analogy. Her Jell-O salad is just different somehow - it's got all the same old stuff every other Jell-O salad is made of, but for some reason it tastes so good that I can't stay away from it. So what's all that stuff the Damnwells has? Great harmonies, sweet songs with a country flavor, intelligent (if slightly overdone) lyrics, well-played instrumentals. What's not to like? I don't [...]

"Everybody grew up and turned into assholes."" The Damnwells I told you I was pulling out the big guns for part 2. Westerberg, Whiskeytown (Mr. Adams is my king of alt-country), and my absolute favorite band - the Damnwells. I tried to throw in a few tracks that hopefully the majority of you haven't yet experienced. Matt Mays has always gotten a great reception on my site, and is apparently huge up in Canada. No [...]

Since I was late last week, here’s helping number 2 (and all new stuff this time!): Gin Blossoms - Learning The Hard Way It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything new from the Gin Blossoms but this track makes it seem like it’s been worth the wait. I listened to Congratulations, I’m Sorry hundreds of times through my adolescent years and it’s good to hear something fresh - but still familiar. Major Lodge Victory , a full Gin Blossoms LP, is due out [...]

Sorry if it seems like I'm just recycling the same bands I've been posting about - I'm just really excited about the new Damnwells and Pete Yorn LPs coming out! The Damnwells posted some more tracks over at myspace . I've got them here for download, just promise you'll buy Air Stereo when it comes out. [mp3] You Don't Have To Like Me To Love Me [mp3] God Bless America The first track really feels like good ol' Damnwells, just classic alt-country. [...]