July 16th, 2009 - Ugly

Above we have another track from the archives. "Ugly" was a song I recorded in 2002. It was meant to be my mild attempt at making a Modest Mouse style song as I was a big fan of the group's earlier records. Check it out!

Below, in no particular order is the albums I listened to on Wednesday.

Junior Boys - Begone Dull Care
This is a record I picked up earlier this year that is pretty much straight electronic music. I find it relaxing, the production is excellent and I also think a lot of the vocal lines are really well written. Check it out if you are into electronic music.

Kasey McKee - Well Wisher
This is a great debut album from a Minneapolis, MN based singer-songwriter. Kasey recorded the album all by himself in his 2nd floor apartment and the result is great songs and great sounds, definitely worth checking out.

White Rabbits - It's Frightening
This is another album I picked up earlier this year. I really like the sound of the record, it reminds me of Radiohead at different points. Worth a couple listens at least.

Jim James - Covers George Harrison Streamed this EP of My Morning Jacket's Jim James covering 6 George Harrison songs online.

Dead Weather - Horehound
I have to be honest and say that I was anxiously awaiting this lastest Jack White side project. While I never paid that much attention to the White Stripes or the Raconteurs I was intrigued by this latest combination of players. Have only had a chance to listen to the record a couple of times and I like it pretty well, especially the monstrous kick drum sound. However, I think it is funny how much the instrumental track "Birds" sounds like a musical demo of Korn's "Freak on a Leash", bizarre.

T.V on The Radio - Dear Science
I will agree with the majority and say that this is a great record with a great title. If you haven't checked it out yet you should.

Okkervil River - The Stand-Ins
This album, released last year, is the first record I heard from these guys. I am a fan of it, especially the traded vocals of "Lost Coastlines", which is a standout track, in my opinion.