Not really sure why it took me two months to realize there was a video for Moon Duo's "Fallout". While i am still not convinced about there new album mazes you can't deny how rad and psychedelic this tune is.
While i have read some indifferent reviews of the Vaccines new album "What Did You Expect From the Vaccines?" you can't deny this tune and video for All in white is something beyond greatness.
I know its a little early for a mid year review but its close enough for me, all i want to no where has 2011 gone so far.
It was pretty tough going whittling this list down to 15 tracks some amazing songs from the likes of EMA, The Weeknd and Bill Callahan etc got left off.
The other surprise was the lack of straight out rock and hip hop, well i guess there is still time in 2011. Happy listening.
More than a little excited this morning with a new "The Horrors" LP on its way july 25.
With a mix of the verve, Bowie and a large dash of The Horrors how can you go wrong.
World unite Lucifer Youth Foundation are crazy good almost like an angsty Arcade Fire but get on that train quick before the inevitable backlash from overhype occurs. Highly recommended.
inspired yesterday after posting Sebadoh's rebound it got me thinking what songs have shaped what i listen to now. These are the few that first popped in my head, while sometimes they are not even the best song on that album they have made me stop and listen and want to explore further.
Rebound is from the last great Sebadoh release in Bakesale. Its about to get the deluxe and re-mastered treatment from sub pop june 14.
Bakesale is pretty close to being my favorite indie rock album from the 90's.
The Adults are pretty much a who's who of the New Zealand music scene . Assembled by Shihad frontman Jon Toogood as an outlet for his solo recordings it became a different beast when it was decided to write brand new songs.
The baseline and drumbeat are highly addictive in Nothing To Lose worth the price of admission alone. The Adults have become one of the most unexpected delights i have heard in awhile.
Hooray For Earth's True Loves is the second song of 2011 that i have listened to maybe 10 times in a row after first hearing it the other being WU LYF - L Y F. Highly addictive.
