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Aug
25
Jeff Hanson’s Melodies
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Jeff Hanson is mistaken for a female singer songwriter all the time, but believe it or not that is Jeff Hanson singing those beautiful melodies. It is quite different I must say, a little hard to get over… Is it just me? Does anyone else have a hard time listening to these beautiful melodies that sound as if they are being sung by a female vocalist but indeed it is male?
Regardless, the music is indeed beautiful… Hopefully it will be easier for you to get over then it has been for me… I am still tripping a bit over here.
mp3: Your Only Son
mp3: If Only I Knew
Madam Owl 2008 (Kill Rock Stars)
Jeff Hanson on myspace
Album also available on emusic
Aug
18
Ratatat
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This new Ratatat album is just a fantastic summer album and since the summer is winding down I thought I must post about it before it is too late. An unexpected fun and enjoyable electronic album.
I am a little cranky this evening as I have had a headache for the last two days… So I will let the music speak for itself tonight and I will be around a bit more this week ;-) I hope Ratatat brightens up your day.
mp3: Mi Viejo
mp3: Dura
LP3 2008 (XL Recordings)
Ratatat on myspace
Album available at emusic
Aug
15
Olympic Fever
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Oh yes. I have been totally engrossed in the Olympic games this past week, which is why I have been M.I.A. I have been enjoying watching Michael Phelps swim his way to victory in every event and the women’s gymnastics as well.
Also, my grandma flew out so I was visiting with her for a bit before her, my mom and my Aunt flew to Cancun Mexico for my grandma’s 80th B-day. Three Jewish women in Cancun Mexico… WTF? I don’t know it wasn’t my idea. I will be back Sunday with a new post. Till then my sweets! :-)
Aug
7
A Mini Mix Up
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Just for shits and giggles… And because there is a lot of good stuff out right now and I want to highlight some of the tracks, which have tickled my fancy. Cheers!
mp3: The Ark
mp3: The Beach
Two of the tracks that have the most soul… I love it!
Fate 2008 (Park the Van Records)
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mp3: The Takers
mp3: Change No Change
Migration 2008 (Ernest Jenning Record Co.)
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mp3: Cape Canaveral
Conor Oberst 2008 (Merge Records)
You may know Conor Oberst better as the frontman for Bright Eyes.
Aug
3
An Afternoon With Brendan Canning
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And I am so, so lazy…Quiet and contemplative… All I want to do is just put on some music and bring out a good book or the last issue of Paste Magazine and chill.
Brendan Canning shows us that he can hold his own with a groovy well composed solo album much like his other band mates have done. A respectable solo debut that contains a few stand out tracks that have made it onto the iPod for some shuffle love. Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend. I am sharing two of the more mellow tracks on the album that are befitting for my mood, but he does get funky don’t you worry. ;-)
mp3: Antique Bull
Something for All of Us 2008 (Arts & Crafts)
Brendan Canning on myspace
Broken Social Scene on myspace
Also available at emusic and amazon
Jul
28
Reflection with Pomegranates
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This past week has been insane… Now, all of a sudden, it is Monday. I do apologize for my unplanned absence everyone but sometimes stuff just falls from the sky. Plus work always keeps me working overtime, which is good because I get paid for that. ;-)
The Pomegranates help as I reflect on a week filled with long nights at work and big news from friends moving to New York for a new job opportunity… It was nice to unwind with those friends at a John Mayer concert this Sunday. More on that later… For now let me introduce the Pomegranates who hail from Cincinnati, Ohio. I found them while perusing some new selections on emusic and I instantly fell in love. They create a mighty fine blend of experimental rock with a sugar coating of pop just to make it a little sweeter and it works. They still have a little bit of smoothing out of some of those rough edges, but that will come soon enough… They have only been a band for a little over a year. Their first full length album, Everything is Alive is refreshing. Thought it would be a good idea for you all to check out their 2007 EP, Two Eyes as well. Enjoy!
mp3: In the Kitchen
Pomegranates on myspace
Everything is Alive 2008 (Lujo Records)
Also available on emusic
Jul
23
Swamped
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Hey everyone I have a lot of stuff I want to post but I have just been beat when I get home lately… Work has been taking it out of me and plus for the last week I have had a headache everyday. I think the headaches are just stress headaches from work but I will be back tomorrow hopefully with a new post. Thanks for your patience. Juggling work and new music is not an easy thing, so I appreciate your support. :-)
Jul
20
Another Year
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Friday was my birthday… So yeah happy birthday to me! I kind of feel a bit old… Normally I embrace my birthday with open arms being an only child and all I kind of make it a big deal… But this year I have realized I am a bit scared of getting older. I still had a marvelous weekend though… Great food, great laughs and good times with friends and family… It was fabulous. ;-)
I thought it would be a perfect time to mention the ethereal Sigur Ros and their new album, Med Sud I EyrumVid Spilum Endalaust , which translates to “with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly”. Their new album seems to be much more relatable, a bit more down to earth and fundamental then their passed albums, which all seemed to be fueled by abstract post-rock. This album is colorful, uplifting, expressive and beautiful. Highly recommended. (That is two in a row I might add)
mp3: Vid spilum endalaust
mp3: Med sud à eyrum
Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust 2008 (Beggars XL)
Also available on Amazon
Jul
14
F%$@ It!
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Yeah. That sums it up right there. I am in a terrible mood, just awful. Which, sucks for Haley Bonar because I feel like I am not giving her a proper write up but I have mentioned her once or twice before. I am just not into it tonight. A new track off her new album just shuffled right on and just seemed to fit with the mood I am in so I thought what a better time then now to mention her new album. Enjoy and good night.
mp3: Mayday
Haley Bonar on myspace
Big Star 2008 (Afternoon Records)
Also available on emusic
Jul
9
Beck: Guilty of Awesome
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Where to start? I feel like I have grown up with Beck in a way… Like we went to High School together. There has been such a progression in his music over the years it is inspiring. Beck manages to capture an entire era in any one of his songs. His music evolves and he recreates his sound according to the times and very few can accomplish this. Modern Guilt does not disappoint, it is sophisticated, funky and smart. Highly recommended.
mp3: Modern Guilt
mp3: Volcano
Beck on myspace
Modern Guilt 2008 (Interscope Records)
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