This song's been knocking around my office/studio for a little while and shortly, the new album is about to drop. It's awesome.
So, song of the day from album of the week goes to Gold Panda.
For making it special.
Check it.
I picked up Roky Erickson's album "Never Say Goodbye" back in 1999 from Ozone Records in Portland, Oregon.
Though I was just starting to familiarize myself with him as an artist back then, this album in it's stark, vulnerable tone caught my attention immediately and never let go.
I've always envisioned this particular track to be playing during the end credits of a film:
Though I was just starting to familiarize myself with him as an artist back then, this album in it's stark, vulnerable tone caught my attention immediately and never let go.
I've always envisioned this particular track to be playing during the end credits of a film:
Many of these tracks were actually recorded during a stint in a mental hospital, and it's rawness is both heartbreaking and beautiful.
Read a little bit about the story of the album here:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0jfpxqtjldde
Also, I think it's a pretty hard album to come by these days, so if you'd like, you can download the whole thing here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=40di1zpk
There are a bunch of really amazing albums out right now, and two of my favorites are Sleigh Bells and Future Islands.
In my mind, they're like the light sister and dark brother to one another.
Plus I envy this voice. Plus that cold tin-drum sounding synth. Very The Knife-esque. Love it.
Check it out:
http://www.thrilljockey.com/artists/?id=12491
http://www.myspace.com/futureislands
Listening to the Local Natives album again right now.
Overall, I have to say that it's a solid record.
Lots of similarities to Fleet Foxes, Band Of Horses and Grizzly Bear, for sure, but they're on their own trip too.
The only sore spot for me is their cover of the Talking Heads "Warning Sign".
That's a tough one to take on, in my opinion.
And then it kind of ends breaking up the album in a weird way.
That said, it's a good as a whole and I really love this song.
Overall, I have to say that it's a solid record.
Lots of similarities to Fleet Foxes, Band Of Horses and Grizzly Bear, for sure, but they're on their own trip too.
The only sore spot for me is their cover of the Talking Heads "Warning Sign".
That's a tough one to take on, in my opinion.
And then it kind of ends breaking up the album in a weird way.
That said, it's a good as a whole and I really love this song.
http://www.thelocalnatives.com/
http://frenchkissrecords.com/bands/profile/local_natives/
As predicted, I absolutely love the new Jonsi album.
Have a listen to this:
Have a listen to this:
I've got the promo of this and it's already well ahead in the running for top albums of 2010.
Seriously, seriously.
Is anyone else talking about how musicians like this are carrying the Bob Dylan torch?
Love this. The whole album kills it.
Seriously, seriously.
Is anyone else talking about how musicians like this are carrying the Bob Dylan torch?
Love this. The whole album kills it.
Also, check out his beautiful La Blogotheque performance:
http://www.blogotheque.net/The-Tallest-Man-on-Earth,4817
http://www.deadoceans.com/onesheet.php?cat=DOC040
http://www.deadoceans.com/artist.php?name=tallestmanonearth