Shutting Down...

Due to the lack of readership, I'm shutting the blog down. Sorry to those few who loved it.

The XYZ Affair - A Few More Published Studies

Wow. Just wow.

Okay I'll elaborate. It's amazing that The XYZ Affair reminds me of another band with an 'X' name, Xiu Xiu, at least in the vocals and harmonies. The musical production is a little more along the lines of typical indie rock, but can surprise you too.

Highly Recommended

Super Furry Animals - Rings Around The World

I'd promised before that I'd continue to pursue Super Furry Animals...and it's paid off. Not only do I swoon at this album, Rings Around The World, but I'm understanding the brilliance of Hey Venus! as well.

Check 'em out. They really chill you out.

Highly Recommended

The Aimless Never Miss - s/t

This album was a guess download from emusic.com. Just downloaded it cause I wanted something new, and it sounded alright. They've got a mid-to-late 90s emo sound similar to Sunny Day Real Estate. I've really enjoyed this record, not too much, but just right. If you're a fan of S.D.R.E, then check it out.

Recommended

The Black Angels - Directions To See A Ghost

I've never gone back-and-forth so much on one band...right now I'm 'back' not 'forth'. The Black Angels have a very specific sound, namely a 60s psychedelica that's similar to The Doors. It's going to remind you of what you'd think about in terms of music and Vietnam. If you like that sound, definitely check the band out. I think I just get too burned out on them too quickly. And for me, it's a similar sound to Clinic, who do it much better.

Try It

The Thermals - The Body, The Blood, The Machine

This album is so freakin' awesome. When I first downloaded it, I listened to it every day for 2 weeks straight. "St. Rosa and the Swallows" is incredible, as is "I Might Need You To Kill".

Buy it now if you like the indie punk genre.

Highly Recommended

Glasvegas - s/t

Had my doubts about this one before even listening to it. I had presupposed in my mind that it was another large-sounding indie band that's really just boring and more boring (see British Sea Power's Do You Like Rock Music?).

I was wrong. It's a great album of straight-up indie rock from Scotland. There's enough variety on the album that it's not going to get swept away anytime soon.

(p.s. For other awesome Scottish indie bands, please listen to The Twilight Sad and Frightened Rabbit, both super-excellent).

Highly Recommended