Blog: Bears and Bullets

You could file The Hold Steady's album Stay Positive under my Should Have or Try To Get But Can't Because of Unforeseen Reasons Pile . I own and adore their 2006 release Boys and Girls in America , and was introduced to them in 2005 when I first heard Separation Sunday -- more specifically the single "Your Little Hoodrat Friend," with great appreciation, but as of yet have avoided spending any money on the Northwestern garage rockers new LP. Lead singer Craig Finn's grossing nostalgic and solemnly uplifting lyrics echo [...]

• The Hold Steady - Stay Positive