This is the first real studio release (and a new recording) of a very old song by some old friends of the family. They had a great band, signed to major label, released a couple of really great albums and then broke up in their prime. They’ve gotten back together. I’m so glad this song finally came out. It’s pretty great, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Justin recommended this to me last night. It’s one of the best things I’ve heard in a while. You can even download the whole EP for free. With bonus tracks on the official muxtape.
This is another soft and slow one, it’s really great though.
If you like slow jams like this, you may be able to sit all the way through iliketheslowjams. If you’re feeling more adventurous, try this one.
This is an R. Kelly song.
Bonnie “Prince” Billy put it on his amazing 2007 album “Ask Forgiveness,” to which I’m incredibly late to the party. The album also has “I’ve Seen it All” (Björk) from Dancer in the Dark. It’s really something.
I was pretty late to the party with these guys, but I’ve been listening to this album all week.
I heard one of Camphor’s songs while looking around our recently amazingly redesigned HD channel on Vimeo (thanks Jack!). After seeing their video for castaway, I immediately bought their album from Amazon.
The album is pretty good, kind of all over the place. One track sounds like a Spanish sea shanty, another sounds a lot like “I am trying to break your heart.” All in all, worth the price.
This track is one of my favorites. Whenever I see the track length (4:46), it strikes me as a bit long, but it’s well worth the wait.
I’m finally listening to the new album, it’s phenomenal. It was released on Tuesday, today is Thursday. I feel cheated out of a day or so.
“they were tapped by producer Danger Mouse for a collaboration with Ike Turner, though when he passed away last December, the project left the duo with a host of material. This became the foundation of their fifth and most adventurous album to date ” (pitchfork)
This is one of Isaac Brock’s old side projects. I haven’t listened to this song in a wihle, it’s really great.
This is great. A more acoustic (perhaps folk) version of My Morning Jacket, complete with a wonderful Jim James sounding vocal… which is a good thing.
Bon Iver / Skinny Love
This song is so devastatingly good. His voice, the melody, everything. If you haven’t heard it yet, please listen to it.
