Sufjan Stevens - Casimir Pulaski Day (Illinois [2005])
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I've listened to a little of his stuff, but I'm more intrigued by the idea of him doing an album for every state than I am by his music, but this is a pretty song.
Eskimo Joe - New York (Black Fingernails, Red Wine [2007])
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Nice sound nice album. I've commented on this blog before about modern bands taking sound from early U2 and this band is another one. They seem to draw more from the sound of The Unforgettable Fire than the harder stuff and it fits in well with a modern sound. Perhaps the most interesting move on their album is that it opens with what is essentially an instrumental. I can't think of any rock album that opens with an instrumental, but it actually pulls you in and sets the stage for the album quite well.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Best of September 07 (I)
Terra Naomi - Say It's Possible (2007)
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A 20 something folksy rocker this is her first song to make it to Yahoo and she has an upcoming album due out on the September 17th. I'll definitely keep an eye out for it on Yahoo. I don't know that I'm going to be remembering this song years from now, but it's a good song with a good hook.
The Brunettes - If You Were an Alien (Structure & Cosmetics [2007])
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A great, breezy pop tune. I really enjoy the song it's a classic indie pop tune fun and quirky. The rest of the album for me was not so enjoyable. A bit too experimental and uninteresting.
Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy (By All Means Necessary [1988])
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One of the best opening songs in album history, this song opens a brilliant album and creates the frame for the political and social commentary to come. On its own its a great song with a good hook and a complex yet simplistic layered sound.
Kanye West - Flashing Lights (Graduation [2007])
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Continuing on with the hip-hop sound, a track off of the new Kanye West album. This song has a great beat and has a depth and elegance to it that Justin Timberlake seems to be missing with his dance pop music. If you haven't checked out the album it's worth giving a listen.
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A 20 something folksy rocker this is her first song to make it to Yahoo and she has an upcoming album due out on the September 17th. I'll definitely keep an eye out for it on Yahoo. I don't know that I'm going to be remembering this song years from now, but it's a good song with a good hook.
The Brunettes - If You Were an Alien (Structure & Cosmetics [2007])
allmusic, band homepage, myspace
A great, breezy pop tune. I really enjoy the song it's a classic indie pop tune fun and quirky. The rest of the album for me was not so enjoyable. A bit too experimental and uninteresting.
Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy (By All Means Necessary [1988])
allmusic
One of the best opening songs in album history, this song opens a brilliant album and creates the frame for the political and social commentary to come. On its own its a great song with a good hook and a complex yet simplistic layered sound.
Kanye West - Flashing Lights (Graduation [2007])
allmusic, band homepage, myspace
Continuing on with the hip-hop sound, a track off of the new Kanye West album. This song has a great beat and has a depth and elegance to it that Justin Timberlake seems to be missing with his dance pop music. If you haven't checked out the album it's worth giving a listen.
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