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Mar
22
All Time Favorite #15
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It’s been some time since my last All Time Fav feature…And I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the birthday of Mr. Film Buff (aka drainpip).
Fight Club was directed by David Fincher, screenplay adaptation by Jim Uhls and the novel was written by Chuck Palahniuk. It may come as a surprise to some that Fight Club is an All Time Favorite of mine, as it surprised the hell out of me…Put all the violent fight scenes and mixed reviews aside…In my eyes Fight Club is not just some mindless testosterone driven guy flick, it is a dark intelligent film with style…What’s not to like? And good lord Edward Norton is yummy!But seriously I don’t just like the film because I can lick Edward Norton clean…The soundtrack can not be ignored, produced by the LA duo The Dust Brothers (Michael Simpson and John King). The two are most famous for their work with the Beastie Boys and Beck, but they have had their hands in a slew of other projects as well. The Dust Brothers assembled the perfect soundtrack to accompany this deviously dark film…If the mixed reviews of this film steered you away from checking it out I recommend giving it a chance…It’s a mind-fuck but a good one none the less.
mp3: This Is Your Life (mp3 expired) – The Dust Brothers
Fight Club 1999 Get it
Happy Birthday Mr. Pip! ;-)
Mar
21
Mid-Week Music Galore
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What makes a “good” album? How many albums are simply deemed “good” because the band is popular and it is expected? Unfortunately more than I can count…I have been asked where I find the music that gets posted on Untitled and I never really know what to say to that…I don’t really find it in a specific place really, I just listen…I try to put all genres, stereotypes and expectations aside and just listen…
I have a tendency to stay away from listening to anything really popular until the smoke clears…Just because I give myself time to have an open mind about it all, it is difficult to have an open mind about an album when everywhere you look it’s being talked about…Because for me this is not a popularity contest, I could give two shits what Pitchfork says about a record or what band will give you the most hits and Hype love. Just give me the album, let me put it on and absorb each song one at a time and then repeat it.
So on that note shall we get to the music?
Matador has just released The Pony’s full length debut, Turn The Lights Out and man Matador knows how to pick them, I shit you not. This Chicago based band can play some fantastic indie-rock punk but they aren’t afraid to show their softer side either. They have a slew of shows lined up, including The Earl in Atlanta, GA tonight (Rich?) and Johnny Brenda’s in Philly on March 25th and they will even be coming to The Echo in LA on April 14th. Check out their myspace to see when they are playing near you and while you are at it you can listen to a couple of my picks off their new album:
mp3: Turn The Lights Out (mp3 expired) – The Ponys
mp3: Kingdom of Hearts (mp3 expired) – The Ponys
Turn The Lights Out 2007 Get it
Andrew Spencer Goldman is the master mind behind the Fulton Lights, his self titled full length debut was just released on Android Eats Records…When I first heard this album I was sold instantly, the album has been playing repeatedly on my pod for the last week now. Soft melodic arrangements accompany Spencer’s hushed vocals, all led by a slow trip-hop beat…It is all just beautiful; the album is a pleasure and a true treasure indeed.
mp3: 1,000 Little Eyes (mp3 expired) – Fulton Lights
mp3: Fire In the Palm of My Hand (mp3 expired) – Fulton Lights
Fulton Lights 2007 Get it
And that “Sweet” image up there is actually from this t-shirt site I ran across on the web called, Rad Rowdies and they have a t-shirt that says, “I’m A Dork” in this 70’s retro font it’s freaking awesome!
Mar
20
Andrew Bird Serenade
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Andrew Bird’s new album, Armchair Apocrypha hits record stands today…And my, my, my ladies and gentlemen I do believe Mr. Bird will steal your heart away. This 12 track album is composed in a way that only Mr. Bird could make. The album is a mix of cool jazz rhythms and classical melodies that are so refine, it is beautiful. Andrew Bird is quite honestly a singer songwriter who is in a class of his own.
Unfortunately the closest show of his is at Coachella 2007 in Indio, CA and well that sold out in like 2 minutes…So unless I find tickets to Coachella growing on some fabulous Coachella Ticket Tree or I take a road-trip to San Fran…I don’t think I will be able to catch him this time around, which is just a tragedy…Wouldn’t you agree? Enjoy!
mp3: Heretics (mp3 expired)- Andrew Bird
mp3: Cataracts (mp3 expired)- Andrew Bird
Armchair Apocrypha 2007 Get it
Oh and check out the new Google Personalized Home Themes at the right hand top of your page…I am using the Sweet Dreams theme of course because I like Van Gogh think that the night is much more alive than the day…“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.†–Vincent Van Gogh
How was every one’s St. Patty’s day?
Mar
19
We Say Goodbye
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So the SXSW has wrapped up and everyone is either home or on their way home. Some people are happy, some people are sad…But one thing you have to admit you have to have heard something new this last week right?
In closing I give you two bands…
The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s self titled album was officially released worldwide on Jan. 23rd. This London quartet played a couple of shows at SXSW. Here is a track off their most recent release:
mp3: Northern Whale – The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen 2007 Get it
The Gossip is a indie-punk rock band from Portland, OR with a whole lot of spunk. They just released a new single on March 1st Get it. They also played a few shows in Austin, here is a track off their 2006 album:
mp3: Jealous Girls (mp3 expired) – Gossip
Standing in the Way of Control 2006 Get it
Coming up on Untitled, Andrew Bird, The Innocence Mission and more music than was thought possible.
Mar
17
SXSW 2007 – Day 8
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I think what bummed me out the most about missing this year’s SXSW was the fact that I also missed this:
Beirut
Wednesday, March 14th – Emo’s Main Stage 10:30pm
with Blonde Redhead, Mountain Goats, Emma Pollack and Wolf & Cub
and
Friday, March 16th – Austin City Limits/KEXP 7:00pm
And I gather everyone may have noticed my love for Beirut? Yes, I do admit I think he is marvelous.
He does have a couple more shows in May, unfortunately both are on the Eastern part of the Continent:
Sunday, May 6th and Monday, May 7th – Bowery Ballroom, New York
Final Fantasy will be on the bill for both nights. Ticket info here
After these shows Beirut heads off to Canada to record with Owen of Final Fantasy for his new album. I posted a track off Beirut’s emusic only release, Pompeii a week or so ago unfortunately because it is an emusic only release and because it is a single it was only up for a very short time. But I do however have a couple tracks for you, two of my favorites to celebrate the Beirut SXSW goodness…I guess we are also celebrating St. Patty’s day too so Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone!
mp3: The Gulag Orkestar (mp3 expired)- Beirut
Gulag Orkestar 2006 Get it
mp3: Carousels (mp3 expired)- Beirut
Lon Gisland EP 2006 Get it
Mar
16
SXSW 2007 – Day 7
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What freaking day am I on? I know it says 7 up there but I don’t know…I am out of it, went to bed and woke up on the wrong side and it was kind of a busy day…Anyways my apologies for the delay. Let us resume where we left off shall we? I am sure the Friday festivities are just winding down in Austin…Sigh…
Every time I listen to the Summer Hymns I can’t help but think of Rich over at Cable & Tweed (Hi Rich!)…This Athens, GA band have been making fantastic indie-folk rock since the late 90’s. Backward Masks was released on Misra last fall and they also are performing their last show at the Misra Records and Absolutely Kosher Records SXSW Showcase March 17th at 8PM at the Habana Calle 6 patio.
mp3: Way You Walk (mp3 expired)- Summer Hymns
mp3: Ice Age World (mp3 expired)- Summer Hymns
Backward Masks 2006 Get it
Mar
15
SXSW 2007 Post Fest – Day 6
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The Hot Puppies are definitely hot shit, quite the buzz buzz buzz. In all honesty I went back and forth when I first heard this five piece band from the UK, I wasn’t sure if their style was music to my ears or not…But there is just something about their music that I can’t deny…The Hot Puppies literally draw from every genre, mixing them all together with the end result being some fantastic 50’s country punk rock genre of music that kicks some major ass! They of course are playing at BD Rileys/SXSW on March 15th then they fly to London for a couple of shows in April. Their debut album, Under The Crooked Moon is available here.
mp3: How Come You Don’t Hold Me No More? (mp3 expired), The Hot Puppies
Get the single How Come You Don’t Hold Me No More? here 2007
Mar
14
SXSW 2007 – Day 5
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And yeah I am like a day behind but that is no surprise as I am always running late…And I think I feel bad keeping people waiting all the time…This might be one of the reasons why I apologize for almost everything…But I must say in my defense more often than not people seem to be running just as late as I. Not that, that means my tardiness is justified, it is not…I’m just saying…
So enough ramblings for one day, on to the music.
Au Revoir Simone an all girl trio from Brooklyn who make sweet honey dipped indie-pop. Their music is heard and suddenly flowers bloom, butterflies dance about to the chirping birdies and a giant rainbow paints the sky…It is lovely. Au Revoir Simone will be playing a handful shows at SXSW and then they cool down after their festival festivities with a show in LA at the Knitting Factory.
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Two songs off their most recent release, The Bird Of Music…
mp3: A Violent Yet Flammable World (mp3 expired), Au Revoir Simone
mp3: Night Majestic (mp3 expired), Au Revoir Simone
Get the album The Bird Of Music 2007
Mar
13
SXSW – Day 4 And Then Some
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I figured we must not dwell on the fact that we are not partaking in any of the festivities happening in Austin, TX. We can listen to some great music from bands who are partaking in Texas festivals but there is more to music then just SXSW, I know it is hard to believe but there are bands releasing fantastic albums as we speak that are not participating in any Texas festivals and why should they be left out? They shouldn’t and they won’t! ;-) Sorry got a little carried away there…
Mouthful of Bees are just divine! A fantastic indie-rock debut from this Minneapolis foursome. Afternoon Records picked up this rock-n-roll clan, the same label who also released the lovely Ms. Haley Bonar’s, Lure The Fox
Currently the Mouthful of Bees are playing a handful of shows in Minneapolis but keep checking back I think this band is just getting started.
mp3: The Now (mp3 expired), Mouthful of Bees
mp3: Sunny (mp3 expired), Mouthful of Bees
The End 2007
The A-Sides are another great indie-rock band from the oh so fabulous city that is Philly. Their new album Silver Storms should be released any day now…Sorry can’t really say when as they are currently shopping for a label. But they are tearing it up in Austin, TX their first show is at the Mohawk (SXSW) on the 14th, which is tomorrow. Listen to a track off their forthcoming album Silver Storms…
mp3: Cinematic (mp3 expired), The A-Sides
Silver Storms 2007
Mar
11
SXSW 2007 – Day 3
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I am sure many of my fellow Armadillos have heard of the odd ball band Apostle of Hustle, but regardless if you have heard or not heard…Broken Social Scene’s lead guitarist Andrew Whiteman is the front runner for Apostle of Hustle and after their recent release, National Anthem of Nowhere people are starting to take this band seriously. And rightfully so their dynamic indie-folk rock is infectious and there is something about this band’s chemistry that just lets you know they enjoy making music together.
The band will be performing at SXSW on March 16th at the Habana Calle 6 Annex…But for the rest of us here are two songs off their March 6th release…
mp3: “My Sword Hand’s Anger” (mp3 expired), Apostle of Hustle
mp3: The Naked & Alone (mp3 expired), Apostle of Hustle
National Anthem of Nowhere 2007
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