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KLYAMER Shuffle: Andrew

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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)

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CD Review: High Violet [2010]

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Band: The National
Release: 5/2010
Label: 4AD

1. “Terrible Love” – A-
2. “Sorrow” – A-
3. “Anyone’s Ghost” – A-
4. “Little Faith” – A-
5. “Afraid of Everyone” – A-
6. “Bloodbuzz Ohio” – B
7. “Lemonworld” – B
8. “Runaway” – B
9. “Conversation 16” – A-
10. “England” – B
11. “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks” – B+

Comments: If you are looking to chill out and listen to some music, pop this on. If you are looking to dance like a hound or excessively head bob or pogo, you might want to pass. For what this album is worth, it’s a great listening experience. Sit back and enjoy. It’s not one of the best album’s I’ve heard in 2010 because it only offers an “in-the-now” sense of urgency. Perhaps on a rainy day or after breaking up with your girlfriend this works. The first five songs are excellently engineered and produced and are seemingly artistically flawless. After a set of three tracks (6-8) that are a little weaker than the previous five, The National step up their game with “Conversation 16.”

Grade: B+ (88)