I know, I know - all the hip kids already posted on The Sleepy Jackson way back when their sophomore album was released in July. I, however, being the ignorant blogger that I am, just got this album the other day - and "better late than never" has never been so applicable. The Sleepy Jackson's newest album, Personality: One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird , is a masterfully orchestrated pop masterpiece. Its quirky lyrics and endless amounts of delicate musical subtelties create an incredibly diverse album that is [...]
I don't think there is anyone in the world that is as creative as Luke Steele. Everything he seems to come up with in his songs is just pure genius. Since the release of The Sleepy Jackson's debut album, Lovers , a lot of things haven't quite gone Luke's way. He had three members who left the band and went on to create End Of Fashion, he started getting throat illnesses, and he was under the pressure of coming up with a second album that had to be better than the worst (a band's worst nightmare!). Personality: One [...]
Multiple Personalities Back in 2003 the release of Lovers by Aussie combo The Sleepy Jackson sent critics swooning to their keyboards to compose glowing reviews. It's taken four years, but the follow up finally hit shelves at the end of July. Building on the debut's approach - all things Beatles and Beach Boys and summer pop - the new album Personality - One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird really
Wednesday, is Hump Day. Last week there were quite a few good music releases, some more notable than others. I never write really big posts (because my writing sucks) so I will communicate to you thru the music medium. Below is a mix of new tracks. Enjoy, and don't worry I am constantly working on my writing skills. I think I need to take a creative writing course but for now let the music speak
Australia's The Sleepy Jackson played Bowery Ballroom the night before the release of their sophomore album, Personality , hit stores... to almost no fanfare whatsoever. Strange, I think, as the band's first album, Lovers, was a fairly well regarded mix of Lloyd Cole 's jangle and romanticism, and George Harrison's slide guitar -- and Sleepy Jackson mastermind Luke Steele was being called the New _________. (Fill in the blank yourself.) He's also a bit of an eccentric. The cover art for Personality [...]
I've only had a few hours of sleep, and that is because I'm still winding down from seeing The Sleepy Jackson perform last night. It's mostly due to the astonishing performance they put on (plus getting to meet Luke Steele), but also due to being royally pissed off at the security crew of Bowery Ballroom. You see, of all places to photograph bands... Bowery has never been a problem. But last night? A security guy was grabbing me by the arm saying I had to leave... before I finally broke him into letting me [...]
"... The Sleepy Jackson make pub rock ... for a pub designed by David Lynch, Yoko Ono, and Brian Wilson at his most chemically addled " -- The Herald Sun The Sleepy Jackson 's Lovers was one of my favorite records of 2003, and Luke Steele has outdone himself on the band's new album, Personality: One was a Spider, One was a Bird . Not only is this the early frontrunner for "gayest cover [...]
Renaissance Men Don't Surf
Off The Record
silence is a rhythm two
Songs in Space
Sound Bites
INDIEBLOGHEAVEN
Who Needs Radio
Gorilla Vs. Bear
Azealia Banks - '1991' [Listen]
New Music Tuesday
