Here's some of the stuff I've been listening to this/last week.
Boris with Michio Kurihara - Rainbow
So, this is what it sounds like dripping acid into your eyeball.
Albert Hammond Jr – Yours to Keep
The lead guitarist of the Strokes writes his own album, betters anything Strokes have done in last five years.
Angela Desveaux – Wandering Eyes
Sometimes I’m in the mood for roots music. With a song like “Bury Me Deeper” it’s hard not to be. Pretty, gritty, hard luck tales.
Bert Jansch – Black Swan
Without going too much into backstory, Jansch is an old-hand folkie making a return after a number of years. His sound certainly isn’t updated as it’s filled with that throwback feel of 60’s slash 70’s folk rock ala Donovan or Nick Drake. Not that it’s a bad thing. A little meandering guitar and fond recollection goes a long way.
The Bicycles – The Good, The Bad and the Bicycles
Where the Kooks are a little too smart for their own good, but play incredibly catchy pop tunes, the Bicycles are a little too sweet to be enjoyed on endless repeat. Sorry boys (and occasionally girls), but any good recipe needs a little sour to go with the sweet. There’s some great songs here, but it occasionally takes cute to stomach churning levels. Maybe next time folks.
The Blow – Paper Television
Catchy girl-sung indie-rock played over farty keyboards. Thomas Moog meets Kelly LeBrock circa Weird Science. Soulfully bent, bargain basement pop songs by your friend’s bratty younger sister. You know, the one you always crushed on.
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