Posts Tagged ‘Danger Mouse’
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”
Buy at Insound
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
Buy at Insound
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”
Buy at Insound
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.
Buy at Paw Tracks
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”
Buy at Insound
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.
Buy at Insound
The Black Keys – Songs from Brothers
Like puppets and The Black Keys+Danger Mouse? Then the “video” for “Tighten Up” is just for you. If you like something closer to vintage Black Keys then stream “Next Girl” over at I Am Fuel You Are Friends and get excited for an album that is almost entirely Black Keys produced.
Been slow to warm to the Mouse/Mercer collab. Felt too much like 1+1. That said, seeing it in action with all the bells and whistles really brought me around.
(Vid via Stereogum)
After recording some material with Ike Turner in 2007 for a Danger Mouse-produced collaboration, the project was halted due to Turner’s sudden passing. The Keys kept on in the studio with Danger Mouse at the helms though, and released their most commercially successful album to date, 2008′s Attack & Release. Mouse’s slick, atmospheric production gave the tracks moody, layered depth, and Auerbach’s songwriting skills soared to new heights on songs such as “Lies,” “Psychotic Girl,” and “Strange Times.” Here’s a clip of “I Got Mine.”
In early February of 2009, Auerbach stepped out on his own and released Keep it Hid, a solo LP which allowed him to play not only guitar but drums, keyboard, and bass as well. Guests on the album included James Quine and Jessica Lea Mayfield. In an interview with Aquarium Drunkard, Auerbach said of the process, “I don’t really think about it as a Black Keys song, or a solo song or whatever, I just try to write a song. I guess all these songs were accumulating between tours, and records.” Recorded using mostly vintage gear in his Akron studio, the album sounded like a solo record from the Black Keys frontman should sound like; occasionally blistering, at some times soft and warm, but at all times pretty fucking good. Standout tracks include the overdriven thumper “Heartbroken, In Disrepair,” and the low key “When the Night Comes.” The album fared well critically, earning positive reviews from Paste Magazine and The AV Club. Here’s the video for “Heartbroken, In Disrepair.”
–
