colour revolt – plunder, beg, and curse (2008)

Colour Revolt
Plunder, Beg, and Curse
[Fat Possum/Apr 1]

I have been looking forward to Colour Revolt’s first full-length ever since hearing their self-titled EP a few years ago, and this release delivers on all counts. The raw, abrasive attitude of the EP has been slightly toned down in favor of a muddier, more introspective tone — lending [...]

32 amazing songs to listen to in the pouring rain

Dudes & dudettes, I am sure you can agree that there’s something magical about listening to a sad song in a thunderstorm. Here are my favorites. Enjoy:

Psychotica – 180º
[Psychotica/1996]

This seminal goth band’s debut album was a mainstay on my playlist back in high school. “180º”, in particular, is a grand foray into industrial goth androgyny.
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we barbarians – in the doldrums ep (2007)

We Barbarians
In the Doldrums EP
[Self-Released/Nov 11]

Long Beach newcomers We Barbarians’ first EP has all the makings of a band about to explode on the indie circuit. This debut displays a stunning grasp of atmospheric post-punk — seamlessly mixing the detachedly moody aura of Radiohead with the rhythmic, angular hooks of Les Savy Fav.
High point: Walls
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foals – antidotes (2008)

Foals
Antidotes
[Sub Pop/Apr 8]

Though I was slightly underwhelmed upon first listen of this album, the debut from this Oxford quintet kept finding its way back onto my playlist. Subsequent listens revealed a minimalistic subtlety not found on many recent dance-atronica records. Foals utilize myriad influences (everything from the madchester sounds of The Stone Roses to the [...]

mgmt – oracular spectacular (2008)

MGMT
Oracular Spectacular
[Sony/Jan 22]

This up-and-coming Brooklyn band’s debut full-length is a sort of savvy melangé of vintage Bowie and late Flaming Lips — juxtaposing sunny psychedelia with dancey anthems that compliment eachother beautifully by turning keyboards into acid flashbacks and acid flashbacks into dancefloor epidemics.
High point: Weekend Wars
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RIYL: Mates of [...]

Quick Hits, v.10

apologies for the recent downtime (did anyone even notice? probably not). anyway, i was forced to switch servers and i am still trying to fix some of the things that are f’d up because of the move. i will fix it though! i am a fix-it man! i promise! i swear :(
here are some [...]