Metric-Fantasies

I can’t say I absolutely loved Metric’s latest album as a whole… Even though the album was a synthesizing indie rock pop fest and certainly their best album to date. Unfortunately for me only 3 songs on this 10 track album have made it onto the ipod (Help I’m Alive, Collect Call & Gimme Sympathy) the rest I was left feeling a bit bored with. However, those 3 songs are really quite good, they stick to you and play over and over in your head… Addictive and I love it. As for Collect Call, one of my favorite songs of the year. Enjoy!

mp3:  Collect Call

Fantasies 2009 (Metric)

Available at eMusic

lissie-why you runnin'

I came across Lissie while trolling through eMusic the other day. First off, I am not a big country fan, however I do not really feel like she is as country as she has been labeled, borderline. I would classify her music as indie folk/singer-songwriter with a Mississippi mud influence…. Kind of like Band of Horses, which is not a coincidence considering the bassist produced this 5 track EP. Lissie hails from Rock Island, IL where my father grew up. She has a small town feel to her music, her lyrics are simple and easy to relate to. Her voice billows through the speakers and right into your heart. She has a ton of soul and I am intrigued to say the least. A couple of the songs off the EP crossed a little too far over my Country threshold but man she shows major promise and I cannot wait to hear more from her. Enjoy!

mp3:  Everywhere I Go

Why You Runnin’ 2009 (Fat Possum Records)

Available on eMusic

Fanfarlo

Fanfarlo is an Indie Pop band that debuted their full length album Reservoir in October. It kind of exploded all over the place, NPR, KCRW, MP3 Blogs around the Internet hailed it as one of the best albums of the year. I have to agree to a certain extent, however as uplifting as this album is I just couldn’t sink my teeth in to the entire album… There are about a handful of songs that really made my heart swoon on this 12 track album: I’m A Pilot, Ghosts, Comets and Sand & Ice really were the stand out tracks for me.

Not to say that I am not impressed, I just didn’t fall head over heals in love. That being said I look forward to the future and what Fanfarlo will bring to soaring indie pop in the years to come.

So today I share one of my favorite tracks from the album as part of my And All The Rest feature…

mp3:  I’m A Pilot

Reservoir 2009 (Fanfarlo)

monsters of folk

I could sit here and give excuses for my lack of posting but quite frankly I have been doing this for almost 4 years now and I have gotten to the point where I post when I really have something to share, it is never forced and if it is it is never posted. I appreciate the readers who keep coming back even though they may get frustrated that they do not always see something new.

As I finish up the remaining part of this year I have been going through a ton of music. There is a lot I am catching up on plus I am checking my list twice to make sure I don’t miss anything divine. I am going to be sharing what I have heard that didn’t quite make the list in a little feature called, “And All The Rest”… Not to say none of these will make it on my year end list but most likely if I am posting it at this point it means I only really enjoyed a few choice tracks rather than the album as a whole. Fair enough?

Monsters of Folk is a super group that is an indie lovers Christmas morning, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), Mike Mogis and M.Ward. It really is an indie-folk lovers dream come true.

mp3:  Temazcal

Monsters of Folk on myspace

Monsters Of Folk 2009 (Saddle Creek)

monogold-we animals

Dear Monogold, if I were a record label I would sign you… Just FYI. I have been listening to Monogold’s new album off and on for about a month now… You can’t deny the goodness of this 3 piece band hailing from New York. Soaring guitar driven riffs mixed with some sublime pop. Yummy! I can honestly say I enjoy the album from front to back and I am pretty sure you will agree. Here are a couple of my favs, enjoy!

mp3:  Feel Animal

mp3:  Dead Sea Minerals

We Animals 2009 (Monogold)

Album available at CDBaby

Thao-know better learn faster

Going to the Dentist tomorrow… It is going to be a very long day. I have no idea how long I will be at the Dentist, there is quite a bit of work that needs to be done. I have bad teeth, because I am very strict with my brushing and flossing habits so I can’t understand why I would have cavities… My dad had bad teeth too, my mom has bad teeth and gums so I guess I feel somewhat lucky? Need another ditty to start our week off right since my Monday is going to really be a test of will… Thao is back with a new album, which for me is not my favorite but still has a handful of some great tunes. Enjoy! Wish me luck tomorrow.

mp3:  Know Better Learn Faster

Know Better Learn Faster 2009 (Kill Rock Stars)

Available on eMusic

where-the-wild-things-are-a

I was a little hesitant to see this movie after hearing all the poor reviews… So I went in with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. I recommend it and I think every boy should see this movie and dare to imagine. The soundtrack was awesome, of course, as it was Karen O from the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. I just love her and I do love me some Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs.

mp3:  Building All Is Love

Where The Wild Things Are 2009 (Interscope Records)

Sébastien Schuller  -evenfall

I don’t know where I have been but I have certainly been away from my computer. It is hard updating sometimes, it takes awhile for me to decide on what to share… I heard this on Grey’s Anatomy and raced right over to the computer to check it out. Fabulous! Sébastien Schuller hails from France, he creates dark, mysterious and beautiful music. I am quite sure you will fall in love with him as I have.

More later, I promise, I have a lot to share this week but for now I must prepare for my 7:30AM dentist appointment… Yeah, that’s right I said 7:30AM. Wish me luck.

mp3:  Morning Mist

mp3:  The Border

Evenfall 2009 (Le Village Vert)

Available at eMusic

The Dodos-Time To Die

One of my longer days… On Yom Kippur even. I had my first exam of the semester and a 9AM meeting.  I just want to draw a nice warm bath, relax and hope tomorrow will be brighter. So that, my friends, is exactly what I am going to do. Here’s to better days and a new year. Enjoy. xX

mp3:  Acorn Factory

Time To Die 2009 (Frenchkiss Records)

The Dodos on myspace

Available on eMusic

Florence + the Machine-Lungs

I adore this song right now… LOVE. I play it loud and then I repeat it over and over. I first heard it on KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic and as soon as I could get my hands on it, it was on constant repeat. I could go on and on all day about Florence Welch, the unique, magnificent voice of Florence and the Machine. In an interview she spoke about her music, “I want my music to sound like throwing yourself out of a tree, or off a tall building, or as if you’re being sucked down into the ocean and you can’t breathe,” says Florence Welch. “It’s something overwhelming and all-encompassing that fills you up, and you’re either going to explode with it, or you’re just going to disappear.” And that is about where I melted from the awesomeness that is her. I think she is the bees knees.  Her new album, Lungs is set to be released October 20, 2009 but is currently available now for download.

mp3:  Cosmic Love

Lungs 2009 (Universal Republic)

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