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KLYAMER Shuffle: Andrew

Here is what I have playing when I hit shuffle on my ipod

The Futureheads- Struck Dumb (probably one of my favorite bands out of England right now)

Morrissey- Tomorrow (his so-so songs are better then some of the ‘hot’ new artists best work)

The Walkmen- Angela Surf City (defiantly one of the stronger songs on the new album “Lisbon”)

The All-American Rejects- The Wind Blows (bit of a guilty pleasure band)

The National- Lucky You {Daytrotter Session} (an ok song not their best work)

Julian Plenti- No Chance Survival (from Interpol’s lead singer’s solo album, which is actually one of my favorite albums of the last couple of years)

Hot Hot Heat- Good Day to Die (great band but a weak song from probably their worst album)

Gorillaz- Re-Hash (good song from a very original music project)

Tool- Rosetta Stonned (the vocals are amazing on this song)

Arcade Fire- Suburban War (I have really grown to like this song, also Arcade Fire is my pick at the Grammy’s)

CD Review: Julian Plenti is…Skyscraper

Band: Julian Plenti
Label: Matador
Release: 2009

1. “Only If You Run” – 9.8
2. “Fun That We Have” – 9.5
3. “Skyscraper” – 9.5
4. “Games For Days” – 9.8
5. “Madrid Song” – 9.1
6. “No Chance Survival” – 9.3
7. “Unwind” – 9.5
8. “Girl on the Sporting News” – 9.3
9. “On the Esplanade” – 9.6
10. “Fly As You Might” – 9.7
11. “H” – 9.0

Comments: Paul Banks is down to serious business with this, which is seriously amazing. The critics hit the mark when they categorize this as part folk, part pounding art rock. A lot of it is better than Interpol — and that’s saying a lot.

Grade: 9.5