Favorite Music of 2009
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 [...]
the July two music report
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 [...]
My 22 favorite pieces of music
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 [...]
Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
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 [...]
We Were Good News for People Who Like The Sinking Ship News
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 [...]