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Favorite Music of 2009

By brad | Published: January 4, 2010
We’re in a culture that is obsessed with making lists and calling things the ‘best’. It’s all subjective. Here’s my list. If I re-did this tomorrow, it’d probably be different. Please argue with me. Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest :: Gets better with every listen. Mos Def – The Estatic :: Really glad he’s back, the last two [...]
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the July two music report

By brad | Published: July 2, 2009
Grizzly Bear Veckatimest This album is sonic candy. I heard once that they are the east coast’s version of the Fleet Foxes. That’s kind of true. I really enjoy the timbre, melodies and how the bass player blends in with the rest of the band. It’s authentically catchy. These guys were meticulous in their song crafting. I [...]
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My 22 favorite pieces of music

By brad | Published: March 18, 2009
I saw people doing this on Facebook … Music has been such an integral part of my first 27 years, it seemed like fun to pull together. It was way harder than I thought it would be. So, without further ado; here are the 22 albums/symphonies that have effected me.   R.E.M. :: Automatic for the People [...]
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Thao with the Get Down Stay Down

By brad | Published: May 24, 2008
So, this weekend the Sasquatch Festival is happening in George, Washington at the Gorge. Unfortunately, the powers that be decided that I shouldn’t go, but I should go to the Pemberton Festival in Pemberton, BC. Both have killer lineups, with one exception. Thao with the Get down Stay Down. I grabbed a copy of this at [...]
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We Were Good News for People Who Like The Sinking Ship News

By brad | Published: March 10, 2007
Modest Mouse start off the new album sounding very much like the last one. That’s a good thing. We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank starts off with the romping four on the floor sound that we’re all accustomed to. The biggest news about the band in the last six months was the news [...]
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