Slew of Overdues
With the overdue arrival of Esthero's second full length album, Wikked Lil’ Grrrls (June 28, 2005) - her first since 1998's Breath from Another and the Gorillaz followup Demon Days (currently featured on MTV.com the Leak) I began to think about other groups and performers that have left me with musical blueballs.
1) Res - Res' recipe for successipe was an alternative R & B / pop / rock / reggae fusion that may have put her on the fringes with many listeners, but placed her squarely into my heart and heavy rotation (special thanks to Best Buy's creative display and the subtle "Res pronounced Reese" that floated in the back of the cover art that was so dorky I had to give it a chance. V and I used to call her "Res pronounced Reese" because we loved her and the whole phonetics thing seemed completely ridiculous). Last Release: "How I Do" released in 2001.
2) The Breeders - Kim and Kelly Deal! Having gone to the University of Dayton and having met both Kelley Deal one night at the "gay Denny's" and Kim Deal while playing bass for The Frogs, I'm naturally drawn to The Breeders. When they came out in 2002 with Title TK, I was completely blown away and found their analog sound to be brilliant and their nonsensical lyrics to be exactly what I needed to get me through what would be my last summer in Baltimore.
3) I had Royksopp here, but found that they in fact do have a new album coming out this summer so see the "on the horizon" section
4) The Sleepy Jackson - Okay, so the album Lovers only came out 2 years ago, but this Australian band blew me away upon first listen and I'm anxious for more.
5) Scissor Sisters - Okay, so they just put an album out, but who can ever say they've had enough Scissor Sisters? The news on their website indicates that they're starting to play new songs at appearances so a new album will be out in due time...
Here are the albums on the horizon that I can't wait to roll around in like urine soaked sheets:
1) Goldfrapp Ooh La La - This band never disappoints. Apparently their newest album is supposed to take them mainstream, but I'm selfishly hoping it doesn't.
2) Bob Mould Body of Song - Evidence - Exhibit A - As a regular cave cricket in the 9:30 club's basement I will testify that Bob Mould is hot right now. (also backed up by the fact that there's no doubt in my mind that no other event inside or outside of the district will measure up to Blowoff. Exhibit B - Mould's remix of Interpol's "Length of Love" is probably the best remix I've ever heard. period. Conclusion: If Bob Mould's current influences and tastes reflect anything of what is to come on his new album, I predict sticky underpants.
3) Royksopp The Understanding (listed on Amazon as This Understanding) - July 12th in US stores. Sample their new song "Only This Moment" here.
4/5) Esthero Wikked Lil’ Grrrls and The Gorillaz Demon Days
If music were emotions, this is how I'd be feeling:
"Hold Tight London" - The Chemical Brothers
"Waiting for the Siren's Call" - New Order
"Length of Love" (Fog vs. Mould) - Interpol
"Housework" - The B-52's
"B.M.F.A." - Martha Wainwright
"There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" -The Smiths
"Saturdays" - Cut Copy
"(You Can Blame It on) Anybody" - Phoenix
"California One Youth and Beauty Brigade" - The Decemberists
"Cinnamon Park" - Jill Sobule
"Your Favorite Thing" - Sugar
"A Forest" - Nouvelle Vague
"Girl" - Beck
"Tropical Iceland" -The Fiery Furnaces
"Glass Conversation" - The Ponys
"Speak Slow" - Tegan and Sara
"Know How" - Kings of Convenience
"22 - Death of All the Romance" -The Dears
"Popcorn (Diplo Remix)" - Diplo and Walter Wanderly
"Killing in the Name of" - Rage Against the Machine
1) Res - Res' recipe for successipe was an alternative R & B / pop / rock / reggae fusion that may have put her on the fringes with many listeners, but placed her squarely into my heart and heavy rotation (special thanks to Best Buy's creative display and the subtle "Res pronounced Reese" that floated in the back of the cover art that was so dorky I had to give it a chance. V and I used to call her "Res pronounced Reese" because we loved her and the whole phonetics thing seemed completely ridiculous). Last Release: "How I Do" released in 2001.
2) The Breeders - Kim and Kelly Deal! Having gone to the University of Dayton and having met both Kelley Deal one night at the "gay Denny's" and Kim Deal while playing bass for The Frogs, I'm naturally drawn to The Breeders. When they came out in 2002 with Title TK, I was completely blown away and found their analog sound to be brilliant and their nonsensical lyrics to be exactly what I needed to get me through what would be my last summer in Baltimore.
3) I had Royksopp here, but found that they in fact do have a new album coming out this summer so see the "on the horizon" section
4) The Sleepy Jackson - Okay, so the album Lovers only came out 2 years ago, but this Australian band blew me away upon first listen and I'm anxious for more.
5) Scissor Sisters - Okay, so they just put an album out, but who can ever say they've had enough Scissor Sisters? The news on their website indicates that they're starting to play new songs at appearances so a new album will be out in due time...
Here are the albums on the horizon that I can't wait to roll around in like urine soaked sheets:
1) Goldfrapp Ooh La La - This band never disappoints. Apparently their newest album is supposed to take them mainstream, but I'm selfishly hoping it doesn't.
2) Bob Mould Body of Song - Evidence - Exhibit A - As a regular cave cricket in the 9:30 club's basement I will testify that Bob Mould is hot right now. (also backed up by the fact that there's no doubt in my mind that no other event inside or outside of the district will measure up to Blowoff. Exhibit B - Mould's remix of Interpol's "Length of Love" is probably the best remix I've ever heard. period. Conclusion: If Bob Mould's current influences and tastes reflect anything of what is to come on his new album, I predict sticky underpants.
3) Royksopp The Understanding (listed on Amazon as This Understanding) - July 12th in US stores. Sample their new song "Only This Moment" here.
4/5) Esthero Wikked Lil’ Grrrls and The Gorillaz Demon Days
If music were emotions, this is how I'd be feeling:
"Hold Tight London" - The Chemical Brothers
"Waiting for the Siren's Call" - New Order
"Length of Love" (Fog vs. Mould) - Interpol
"Housework" - The B-52's
"B.M.F.A." - Martha Wainwright
"There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" -The Smiths
"Saturdays" - Cut Copy
"(You Can Blame It on) Anybody" - Phoenix
"California One Youth and Beauty Brigade" - The Decemberists
"Cinnamon Park" - Jill Sobule
"Your Favorite Thing" - Sugar
"A Forest" - Nouvelle Vague
"Girl" - Beck
"Tropical Iceland" -The Fiery Furnaces
"Glass Conversation" - The Ponys
"Speak Slow" - Tegan and Sara
"Know How" - Kings of Convenience
"22 - Death of All the Romance" -The Dears
"Popcorn (Diplo Remix)" - Diplo and Walter Wanderly
"Killing in the Name of" - Rage Against the Machine
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