Posts Tagged ‘Band of Horses’
Notable New Releases – 7.13.10
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse – Dark Night of the Soul
This album by Danger Mouse and the late Mark Linkous finally gets an official release, following a years-long dispute with record label EMI. The beautiful LP features visuals by David Lynch and contributions from Frank Black, Iggy Pop, James Mercer, and Julian Casablancas.
Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse ft. Julian Casablancas – “Little Girl”
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M.I.A. – /\/\ /\ Y /\)
The increasingly irritating global pop star releases her third album, likely her most polarizing effort to date. Early reviews have been fairly lukewarm, and longtime producer Diplo has said that aside from the tracks he produced, the rest of the album is a “turd.” The first two singles, “Born Free” and “XXXO” have led me to believe that Diplo is onto something.
M.I.A. – “XXXO” Remix ft. Jay-Z
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School of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire
Esoteric indie-pop trio return with their second album. More cohesive and less precious than first album, Alpinisms, Disconnect From Desire reveals a focused and maturing group vitally invested in advancing their sound.
School of Seven Bells – “Windstorm”
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Panda Bear – Tomboy 7″ single
First of several singles to be released in the run-up to the release of fourth album, Tomboy, in September. Based on the two songs so far (“Tomboy” and “Slow Motion”) the follow-up to critically bulletproof Person Pitch is a moodier, more weighty venture, with “Slow Motion’s” beat resembling a cut from the Ghost Dog soundtrack. Very intriguing. If you’re of the cult of Panda Bear grab this fast, Paw Tracks claims it’s a one-presser.
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Sun Kil Moon – Admiral Fell Promises
At this point, you know what you’re getting from singer/songwriter Mark Kozelek. His songs, whether with former band Red House Painters or SKM, are endearing, but with dark undertones. This LP, the follow up to 2008′s April, is another satisfying set, the perfect soundtrack for your next shitty day.
Sun Kil Moon – “Australian Winter”
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Carissa’s Wierd – They’ll Only Miss You When You Leave (Songs 1996-2003)
Influential Seattle band that featured future members of Band of Horses and Grand Archives gets a “Best Of” compilation.
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Album Streams
NPR has Sleigh Bells’ killer debut, Treats, in its entirety.
Fat Possum has Band of Horses’ latest, Infinte Arms, in full.
Pick one, pick both, go listen to some music.
Band of Horses “NW Apt” (video)
It’s just about the perfect time of year for a video like this. Infinite Arms is out 5/18 and is available now on iTunes.
Our best mix yet! The freshest tracks of the week, plus some we can’t stop listening to.
Band of Horses “Factory”
The official Band of Horses site offers a free download of album opener, “Factory,” the majestic, at times saccharine (lyrically and sonically) song sounds different from “Laredo” though it covers similar thematic ground and provides more evidence of what to expect with the forthcoming Infinite Arms (5/18).
Weekend Mix – 4/9/2010
As always, these are the freshest tracks of the week plus some we can’t stop listening to.
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Tokyo Police Club – “Breakneck Speed”
Mark Sultan – “Misery’s Upon Us”
The Futureheads – “Struck Dumb”
Band of Horses – “Compliments”
Blank Dogs – “Heat and Depression”
