Sep 18 2006
I Wanna Make It Alright
Even though I've spent most of my recent music listening time either prepping for the wedding (which, while it didn't exactly come off without a hitch, was still pretty great) or listening to old Pavement and Oasis records, here are a few recent releases that have made their way into (and in some cases out of) my iPod/CD player.
The Zutons - Tired Of Hanging Around
[buy it from Amazon]
I'm a bit late to this party but I'm liking The Zutons more and more. They had one of the best tracks on the recent War Child charity compilation, "Hello Conscience," also included on this album, which piqued my interest. While this album probably isn't the best album you'll hear this month, it's definitely the most solid. I had this on endless repeat last weekend while I was driving around. There's not really a standout track per se, but there's lots of good ones. If memory serves, they're pushing back the physical release of the CD until the band can come over and tour, but it should be available soon digitally if it's not already. Take a chance on this, you'll dig it.
Paul Weller - As Is Now
[Buy it from Amazon or download it from eMusic]
Without a doubt, the best thing about the new influx of tracks on eMusic is the abundance of newish Modfather releases. This album, released last October, is the best thing he's done in quite a while. More Stanley Road than Wild Wood, this album is chock full of memorable, chunky riffs and killer tunes. If you can't tell, I'm a fan. I can only hope I age as gracefully and Mr. Weller. Fat chance.
Asobi Seksu - Citrus
[Buy it from Amazon or download it from eMusic]
Vaguely reminscent of my dear departed Lush, Citrus is full of falsetto female vocals backed by dreamy, dense shoegazey soundscapes. A grower, but they have my attention.
Stars of Track and Field - Centuries Before Love and War
[Buy it from Amazon]
Athlete + Snow Patrol + indie rock = meh.
Razorlight - Razorlight
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I opened this CD with baited breath. Quite the buzz band across the pond, I couldn't wait for Johnny Borrell and company to wow me and show me what all the fuss was about, but all I got is a (very) tired Shed Seven record. Just horrible. One of the press quotes that came with the CD declared this album the "best British guitar record since Definitely Maybe," which is laughable on so many levels. I couldn't even make it through two listens of this cliched, bland shite.
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Comments
The new Razorlight record is unlistenable. I turned it off and promptly deleted it from my hard drive after the "chorus" of the second song raped my aural passages. Obvs.
Posted by: Peabs at September 18, 2006 4:00 PM
If you want to check out some live Asobi Seksu, I just posted their short Tufts University show from last week on my site. They're just as good live as they are on the record.
Posted by: Jerad at September 20, 2006 12:54 AM
