It's been a while since I've made a mix. And my ear pipes are kinda clogged up with weeks worth of hoarding harmonious tunes. After my last Dickens-worthy post, I couldn't take the brain activity anymore. I ducked out of NYC for a redneck tour of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennesee. Which included Bonnaroo... (Life changing post on that to follow soon...) However, no theme today. Just some really, really good albums. I could think of something witty and cute to make you listen, but you really just owe it to yourself to listen to these albums.
This album is an NYC summer neatly packaged into cellophane wrapper. Just get up and dance your ass off. Or, for you rural folk with cars and such, pick a sunny Saturday afternoon and blast generously. I recommend Little Secrets & Moth's Wings & Sleepyhead
The Grizzly Bears - Veckatimest
This Album is absolutely phenomenal. Really, up and coming indie bands: just try a job in finance for now. You'll have better luck competing in that industry with Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest on the market. If you ever wondered what the Beach Boy's might sound like if they got their start in New York in 2009, listen to two weeks
The Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca
Genre bending vocal virtuoso delight. Every song sounds like it could be from a completely different music universe. With, of course, their trademark of surprisingly pleasant trainwhistle harmonies and haunting strings mixed effortlessly with a little wishbone, and a little backbone. Go for Cannible Resource & Stillness is the move.
My God. It's just so good. Folk. Hot tub listening. The Second coming of Christ. Whatever. Just listen to the Trapeze Swinger & Love Vigilantes. Heart rate? Down. Heartstrings? Pulled.
... well it's not out yet. But you should surely education yourself by listening to their 2007 album,
Reality Vs. The Optimist
I fully endorse Says my Doctor and Satellite to get you started. They've got a theatrical set of balls. And I like it.
The Decemberists gave me a gift that I don't think any other band has given me. True, honest to fucking blog goosebumps all over at a live show. While I was initially on the fence about the alternative cornerstone, their live performance of The Hazards of Love toe to tip at Bonnaroo was by far the best concert experience I've ever had. Some like moshing, some like to expand their minds in every way shape and form during a show, but I just want to music to move me. This show reminded me of the pure unadulteration joy of music, sans any other concert attractions. Listen to
The Wanting comes in waves & isn't it a lovely night. Make sure you've got some good headphones, sit down at a nice spot in the park on an early warm evening, and enjoy.
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I am so super glad you enjoy Iron and Wine. hah
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