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New Dead Weather album expected in April
Jack White, drummer/singer for blues-rock band The Dead Weather, has stated that the band is recording the last few songs on their second record and that he will begin mixing the record within the next week or so and that to expect the album in April. White has stated that the first single off the record will be called “Blue Blood Blues.” He has described the somewhat new sound as “bluesier and heavier than we ever thought we could be.” The Dead Weather consists of Jack White(drums), Dean Fertita(guitar), Jack Lawrence(bass) and Alison Mosshart(vocals). I don’t know about you but as a full blown worshipper and believer in the Church of Jack, I am really pumped for this record.
Fall Out Bo…
Oh wait, this is the fucking KLYAM where we usually don’t give a shit about shitty bands.
The Ding-Dongs!!!
That’s the name of the collaboration between Mark Sultan and Bloodshot Bill! Sometime soon they will be releasing a full-length on Norton Records.
For now, go to their official page and listen to the two songs that they posted: http://www.myspace.com/officialdingdongs
Jay Died Of Coke Toxicity/Alc.
Maybe it was too soon to make a post about pins that say “I Did Coke W/ Jay Reatard,” but I’m sure Jay wouldn’t have given a shit.
“Cocaine toxicity, aided and abetted by booze, did in musician Jay Reatard, according to the results of an autopsy released this morning.”
CD Review: Permalight
Band: Rogue Wave
Release: 3/2010
Label: Brushfire
1. “Solitary Gun” – A-
2. “Good Morning (The Future) – A-
3. “Sleepwalker” – A-
4. “Stars and Stripes”- B
5. “Permalight” – B-
6. “Fear Itself” – C
7. “Right With You” – B
8. “We Will Make a Song Destroy” – B
9. “I’ll Never Leave You” – B+
10. “Per Anger” – C+
11. “You Have Boarded” – B-
12. “All That Remains” – B
Comments: My initial impression of this record is Built to Spill meets Shout Out Louds. “Solitary Gun” evokes good memories of Descended Like Vultures material. There are some nice synths on “Good Morning” reminding me this time of a band Peter Bjorn and John. It’s sort of hilarious how Zack Rogue sounds like he’s from Gothenburg not Oakland. I’m not impressed that the band kind of transitions to a quasi pop-punk sound in the middle of the album after staying true to its folk-rock roots in the beginning. I guess the band kind of ran out of good concepts. “All That Remains” is pretty good, but ZAP the power is unplugged and the album is done with. Good job, guys.
Grade: B (84)
Kiss My Black Ass
Chris
GIRLS/DUM DUM GIRLS
Girls and Dum Dum Girls will be touring together in a little while.
As far as Boston area location, they will be playing at the Paradise Rock Club.
The date? April 1, 2010!
Yeah, buddy, that week is going to be awesome. The Black Lips start it off on the 25th and then you have Deerhunter on the 27th and then you have Beach House on the 28th (I’m still up in the air, but I kind of want to go now) and then this! Damn, bro!
Locust Abortion Technician
Chris
CD Review: Teen Dream [2010]
****REVISION****
Band: Beach House
Release: 1/2010
Label: Sub Pop
1. “Zebra” – A
2. “Silver Soul” – A
3. “Norway” – A
4. “Walk In The Park” – A+
5. “Used To Be” – A
6. “Lover of Mine” – A-
7. “Better Times” – A
8. “10 Mile Stereo” – A+
9. “Real Love” – A
10. “Take Care” – A+
Comment: The original CD Review for this album was kind of fucked up as I judged the album based on three characteristics (which were basically the same) instead of how I’ve been doing it with regard to every other album review. As a result, I was more of a hard-ass with this album than with any other other. “Zebra” exhibits the sexiness of Victoria Legrand’s voice and features one of the best chorus hooks I’ve heard all year. With all do respect, Alex Scally deserves credit for his enticing (poor word choice) guitar play. Got to love the “ha ha ha!” in “Norway” considering my crush executes it perfectly. Again, to mention the brilliance of choruses, I am deeply affected by “Walk In The Park.” I can’t see why the mainstream wouldn’t be attracted to it. It’s not Lady Gaga or Ke$ha, so it doesn’t have that sucker electro-pop style (try dream-pop, which has never been “accessible”) that’s been the opiate of the music masses for the past few years. When Legrand sings “any day now” on “Used To Be” that’s just a major turning point from a good rating to a great one. Overall, this is a very ethereal release that requires multiple listens to appreciate the complete beauty.
Grade: A (95)
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