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Posted in Indie Rock on Oct 9th, 2009 No Comments »
It is difficult to name another lyricist as apparently decisive and yet as audibly unconvinced by his own statements as John Darnielle; his ability to describe the vapour of something and yet sound as startled as we are by his own accurate dissection is the most engaging aspect of his songwriting.
Lauren Strain, Drowned in Sound
Ezekiel 7 and the Permanent Efficacy Of Grace [4:48]
Posted in Indie Rock on Sep 11th, 2009 No Comments »
John Vanderslice’s Pixel Revolt is an album of profound personal disquiet, set against a sociopolitical backdrop that is often openly hostile toward such efforts at introspection. It’s a work that absolutely rewards intense scrutiny, charged with probing political insights, cockeyed cynicism of popular culture’s creeping influence, and moments of disquieting black humor.
Jonathan Keefe, Slant Magazine
Peacocks in the Video Rain [4:25]
Posted in Indie Rock on Jul 26th, 2009 No Comments »
Veckatimest works like a cash-back bonus, the more you give in to it, the grander the return. This album envelops Grizzly Bear’s focus and their specific ideation. Realize that Veckatimest will not be a wild ride, but simply a remarkable listen that exceeds all expectations. Have patience with Veckatimest, for there is time, so much time.
Ryan Flatley, Sputnik Music
Fine For Now [5:31]
Posted in Indie Rock on Mar 28th, 2009 No Comments »
There’s a poignant ease to these melodies, a sense of grace that taps straight into the moldy heritage of this thing we call modern indie rock; that, pretty much, legitimizes its startling onus through the strange and welcoming precepts we often catch in its sound. Chad Vaangalen has tightened his sound to the extent that it’s easy to overlook just how resourceful and morosely inventive this material can get. Music to him is not so much repository as a big five-fingered reference point, and the real joy is in hearing him cadge sound-off styles into something visionary and remarkably coherent.
Molten Light [2:51]
Posted in Indie Rock on Jan 16th, 2009 No Comments »
If nipping down your basement, getting stoned (not that we’re saying Seim of Lackthereof did of course) and creating music is as effective as this then why deprive yourself of the pleasure of home comforts?
Samm Sheperd, Music OMH
Doomed Elephants (Danny Seim) [2:31]
Posted in Indie Rock on Nov 30th, 2008 No Comments »
The Fiery Furnaces have streamlined their experimental proclivities into a more refined essence on Widow City, bringing them back to the “simpler” sonic territory of 2003’s terrific Blueberry Boat, while sounding completely different. Still, it’s a Furnaces record through and through.
Songs:
1. Duplexes Of The Dead [2:39]
2. Automatic Husband [2:08]
3. Navy Nurse [6:28]
Posted in Indie Rock on Nov 6th, 2008 No Comments »
Department Of Eagles‘ first effort, The Cold Nose (a.k.a. The Whitey On The Moon UK LP), was an unassuming collection of down-tempo instrumentals, squiggly electronic pop, and even the odd hip-hop goof—it was fun in a “friends fucking around” way, but too unfocused to be memorable. If In Ear Park sounds like the work of a different band,
by The Onion (A.V. Club)
Song: Waves of Rye [4:23]
Posted in Indie Rock on Nov 1st, 2008 No Comments »
Built to Spill prove that you can get older and better and wiser.Timeless, iconoclastic, always stretching and exploring, even at the risk of failure. Martsch is someone who with their words and guitar makes you feel like you are being given the kind of jangly indie rock hug that you never want to end. Highly recommended!
by Aquarius Records
Song: Goin’ Against Your Mind [8:42]
Posted in Indie Rock on Jul 19th, 2008 No Comments »
‘….A minute into the Tap Tap opening song ‘100,000 thoughts’, and I’ve lost my heart -I can’t understand a single word, the singer is so rapturous, the harmonies so golden, but who cares? Let’s sing! Lyrics never translate into print. That’s why they’re lyrics. And of course, its all about the sound, not just the song - Phil Spector, Sonic Youth and The Ramones understood that, as did flying Nun, why don’t more artists?….’
by Everett True, PLAN B MAGAZINE
Song: The Reason I’m Here [3:19]
Standard Podcasts [3:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (4)Posted in Indie Rock on Jun 1st, 2008 No Comments »
After Matador’s ‘07 reissue of the critically acclaimed ‘Palo Santo’, we’ve been waiting & wondering about the next Shearwater full-length. We’re happy to report the resulting LP/CD ‘Rook’, not only lives up to the ridiculously high standards set by its predecessor, but should well stand as an early album of the year candidate. Produced by Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg and recorded by Matthew Barnhart at Denton’s Echo Lab this past November and December, ‘Rook’ is an extraordinarily original work ; only on a handful of occasions have we heard an album this powerful and so rich in detail, both musically and lyrically. Shearwater’s knack for the epic is already well documented, but with all due respect to their prior efforts, the broad sweep of ‘Rook’’s 10 songs is like nothing else you’re likely to experience in 2008.
Song: Rooks
Posted in Indie Rock on May 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Grizzly Bear do not skimp. They’re remarkable not just for their attention to detail but for their concern for how a song feels: flush with heart and melancholy, their music is seductive and intimate, deep with hazy-eyed choruses, whistles, piano and banjo. This is experimental mood music with love for classics and standards.
He Hit Me (Daytrotter Sessions)
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