Friday, December 02, 2005
3 New Dancehalls and other stuff
It's been awhile since I've posted a radio show.. here's three at once.. Happy Holidays... (yes, I guess I am a participant in the War Against Christmas). Sometimes the stupidity of cable channel propagandists leaves me stupified myself..
Remember, nothing lights up your holiday celebrations like a record by the festively named My Dad is Dead. Buy one of each for the whole family! (and some people think I'm a socialist..)
Speaking of good new records.. check out Black Taj, featuring 1/2 of one of my old fave bands, Polvo. I miss Ash's "weirder" tunings.. Dave was always the more conventional guitar player. But it's still a great rock record with cool riffs, something missing from a lot of the more antiseptically popular stuff these days, like, say Pitchfork and now NPR darlings Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. If you haven't heard the NPR piece about how the internet "made" this band, it's worth a listen for a few chuckles. I'm sure, after that broadcast, there are now at least a million more bands who are lining up for lottery tickets for the ever elusive "internet buzz". Seems only one blogger has picked up on the genius that is MDID.. I'm counting on you, my army of loyal fans, to get busy with the email this month...
Other stuff I'm digging this month: The new Standard CD.. This band has really matured over the last couple of records.. The vocalist might be a bit of an acquired taste for some, but it's worth the investment.
Controller.Controller has a sound that reminds me of those old Pacific Northwest bands like the Blackouts or Three Swimmers, mixed in with a little G of 4.. It's a pretty 80's sound, which an old fart like me appreciates very much..
The new Idaho is pretty underwhelming. You'd have to be a dedicated fan of the band, I think, to get into it much. The guitars are nearly 100% gone now, in favor of mostly piano, slowed down and reversed feedback, and oddly effected breathless vocals. I still bought it, primarily because I like supporting those bands that are in it for the long haul, growing and changing creatively, even if I'm not crazy about the direction, I can respect it as a musician..
I've heard one great song off Chris Brokaw's new CD, but have yet to get around to picking it up.. maybe this week..
Remember, nothing lights up your holiday celebrations like a record by the festively named My Dad is Dead. Buy one of each for the whole family! (and some people think I'm a socialist..)
Speaking of good new records.. check out Black Taj, featuring 1/2 of one of my old fave bands, Polvo. I miss Ash's "weirder" tunings.. Dave was always the more conventional guitar player. But it's still a great rock record with cool riffs, something missing from a lot of the more antiseptically popular stuff these days, like, say Pitchfork and now NPR darlings Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. If you haven't heard the NPR piece about how the internet "made" this band, it's worth a listen for a few chuckles. I'm sure, after that broadcast, there are now at least a million more bands who are lining up for lottery tickets for the ever elusive "internet buzz". Seems only one blogger has picked up on the genius that is MDID.. I'm counting on you, my army of loyal fans, to get busy with the email this month...
Other stuff I'm digging this month: The new Standard CD.. This band has really matured over the last couple of records.. The vocalist might be a bit of an acquired taste for some, but it's worth the investment.
Controller.Controller has a sound that reminds me of those old Pacific Northwest bands like the Blackouts or Three Swimmers, mixed in with a little G of 4.. It's a pretty 80's sound, which an old fart like me appreciates very much..
The new Idaho is pretty underwhelming. You'd have to be a dedicated fan of the band, I think, to get into it much. The guitars are nearly 100% gone now, in favor of mostly piano, slowed down and reversed feedback, and oddly effected breathless vocals. I still bought it, primarily because I like supporting those bands that are in it for the long haul, growing and changing creatively, even if I'm not crazy about the direction, I can respect it as a musician..
I've heard one great song off Chris Brokaw's new CD, but have yet to get around to picking it up.. maybe this week..
