Video: Black Mountain at The 2008 Polaris Music Prize Gala

If it weren't for the fact that it was on YouTube and it said "2008" in the title, it would be tough to believe that this video is recent. From their music to their style, Black Mountain is truly the product of an age in music that's long gone; but don't go as far as to say that's where they belong. This style of music is as relevant as ever, and it's a triumphant return to the form for progressive rock. This clip comes from Black Mountain's performance at the 2008 Polaris Music Prize Gala. Even [...]

I've begun assembling my list of favorite records, songs and concert of 2008. During this process I'm going through current favorites, but paying special mind to all those records released early in the year that really monopolized my listening habits. Without a doubt Black Mountain's In The Future was one of those records. I saw them multiple times touring in support of the record, and they'll be making most of the lists we'll be offering up as the curtain comes down on 2008. [...]