Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is no genre-slave. Their music hints at obvious influences from the past and present, but their strong song writing remains so unique that no comparisons need to be drawn. Pershing is accessible, unpredictable, and extremely catchy, while still requiring slight acquired taste. This album deserves to be inducted into the list of the all-time greatest albums recorded in homes within the Springfield, Missouri area, no doubt about it. SSLYBY - Modern Mystery website buy album
If you're not familiar with Cloud Cult's frontman Craig Minowa, get acquainted . The band runs as a non-profit organization, donating all earnings to charities, and they only use recycled materials package their CDs. Minowa has dedicated most of his life to aid in environmental awareness, but that hasn't taken away any integrity of the band's music whatsoever. Feel Good Ghosts consists of powerful songs with insightful lyrics and a certain musical-misfit charm that makes Cloud Cult, Cloud Cult. Cloud Cult - Everybody Here is a Cloud [...]
"Baroque harmonic pop jams," that is how Fleet Foxes describe their style of music, and a better description isn't needed. This debut album is packed full of four-part harmonies that should send shivers down anyone's spine, along with backing instrumentals that create a very full, rich sound. Fleet Foxes has created a musical niche so original, only they will be able to fill it. Fleet Foxes - Ragged Wood website buy album
Justin Vernon is redefining what it means to create folk music. This album is breaking down barriers between our American musical roots and modern music. Bon Iver is tranquil, penetrating musical gold. If you need convincing watch this . Bon Iver - For Emma website buy album
The more I learn about These United States, the more I like. Jesse Elliot, the mastermind behind this musical conquest, has such a extensive network of musician friends throughout the U.S. that he is able to constantly change the lineup of his band depending on which city he's passing through. I don't know of any other current musical act as fluid as These United States, and it's all held together by Jesse's distinctive voice, his mastery of lyrics and his devotion to heartfelt, nitty-gritty songwriting. These United States - Susie at the Seashore [...]
Mason Jennings – In The Ever What makes Mason Jennings' music so original and good is an element of songwriting that is often scarce today, honesty. Mason seems like a guy who would be the first to admit that he doesn't have answers to all of life's greatest questions, which is why he is able to masterfully convey his search for peace of mind is the songs he creates. In The Ever is a refreshing musical experience, fully immersed in the rough [...]
Tokyo Police Club – Elephant Shell The thing that makes this album so refreshing is its emphasis on rhythm. Tokyo Police Club utilizes the power of combing bass, piano, and drums in a nearly flawless way in every single song. The prominence of the rhythm section allows for a very "full" and unbroken sound in which each instrument fills the gaps that are often left empty in most other musical productions. This strong combination also puts a lot of weight on the melodic importance of the vocals, but somehow they never [...]
These United States – A Picture Of The Three Of Us… Not only is These United States from our nation's capitol but their music captures some of the finest aspects of America's musical roots, making their name very fitting. Altogether I believe this band could be classified under folk rock but their mastery in genre-jumping makes them very difficult to categorize. They've combined certain attributes of electronic music with some distinctive country-based sound in ways I never thought possible. All in all the result is [...]
The Bird And The Bee – One Too Many Hearts EP The Bird And The Bee decided to release four perfectly crafted pop songs about love to set the mood for the weirdness of Valentines Day. Although our beloved sugar-coated holiday has since passed the beauty of these songs can forever linger in your heart… That was really ridiculous, but seriously, these songs are amazing. The Bird And [...]
Hot Chip – Made In The Dark Hot Chip's new tracks are about as fun as music ever gets. These British electropoppers create the most original dance music while never straying too far from the comfortable styles us new-age music lovers are used to. However, "Made In The Dark" isn't just all fun and games, well it kind of is, but on such a smarter and more talented level than we're used to these days. [...]
Vampire Weekend - Self-Titled So these guys, Vampire Weekend, they're shaking things up a bit. Rather than trying to find the right combination of various genre names to adequately describe the music off of their debut self-titled release I'll just describe it as original and positively thought provoking. I think this is exactly the type of solidly good music the world could use much more of these days. Vampire Weekend - M79 [...]
15. Burial – Untrue The first time I listened to "Untrue" I was immediately captivated. Dark ambient music held together by a quick beat and unknown vocalists, not something I'd picture myself listening to, but it works. The anonymous musician behind Burial says his music is like "walking home across London late at night, dreamlike, and you've still got the music kind of echoing in you, in your bloodstream, but with real life trying to get in the way." I've never walked the streets of London [...]
Daft Punk – Alive 2007 Daft Punk is responsible for perfecting the style of mainstream electronic music that is currently taking over the world. These guys are the original house-duo, and have created probably the best dance songs of all time. "Alive 2007" is Daft Punk's second live recording release and features music from a performance in Paris earlier this summer. The way they flawlessly mix and intertwine all of their songs is incredible. This is definitely one of the most entertaining things to listen to this year. [...]
Radiohead – In Rainbows "In Rainbows" is one of the most incredible albums ever released, not just because you can pay what you want for it, but because it's another perfect Radiohead production. I'm not sure how they do it, but they take the simplest melodies and create the most deeply consuming songs of all time. "In Rainbows" feels like a glimpse into an entirely new way of creating music, a very alien approach to the same basic instruments that seems to make more sense than anything I've heard in a while, and it's free. [...]
Jimmy Eat World – Chase This Light Jimmy Eat World is a rock band, in the purest sense, from Mesa , Arizona . For me, Jimmy Eat World is as good as music ever gets, so "Chase This Light" is about as good as a CD as I've ever heard. Each song off the album is able to capture the usual and comfortable Jimmy sound, while offering something new and original. The overall production of "Chase This Light" seems completely perfect, which makes it so easy to listen to [...]
Matt Pond PA – Last Light Matt Pond PA is an indie rock band formed in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania in 1998 by singer/songwriter Matt Pond. Although the band has only been together for nine years "Last Light" is already their seventh full length release. Matt Pond has a very special place in my heart, but I'm not completely sure why. It could be because of the originality of his voice or the overall calm atmosphere his music creates, all I know is that it's been difficult for [...]
Radiohead is doing the raddest thing ever. Their new CD is available for digital download on October 10th and you can pay whatever you want for it. Zero monies or lots of monies. Go to www.inrainbows.com
Mobius Band – Heaven Mobius Band is an electronic rock trio, currently based in Brooklyn , NY . Although I didn't find myself completely in love with every track off of "Heaven" with the first few listens, there is a very compelling originality with these new songs that kept me coming back. These guys are able to bridge the gap between modern indie rock and elecronica pretty flawlessly I think. They balance vocals that seem to lack energy with incredible bass guitar along with danceable beats and [...]
The Go! Team – Proof Of Youth The Go! Team is an English, Brighton-based six piece band (with two drummers) whose songs are a mixture of action theme songs, cheerleader chants, guitars and early hip hop, with a hint of '70s funk. Their songs are a mix of live instrumentation and samples from various sources. "Proof Of Youth" is the second studio album by The Go! Team and although it might come off as much of the same thing as their first release, "Thunder Lightning, Strike," there's so much more to offer! These [...]
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