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“I don’t really give a fuck about half of the shit that…Pitchfork talks about. I don’t care about the shit’s that’s on BYT(noted pornography website Brightest Young Things) and I don’t go party.” This humble manifesto of sorts was uttered … Continue reading
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Album Review (EP): Blood Bank – Bon Iver
In the indie world of today, it is all too easy to rapidly win the hearts and minds of the NPR faithful and then lose them just as quickly. Considering that For Emma, Forever Ago was actually recorded during a … Continue reading
Album Review: Noble Beast – Andrew Bird
“Let’s get out of here/past the atmosphere” implores singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist Andrew Bird in “Oh No,” the opening track of his latest effort, Noble Beast. Listening to his rich soundscapes — immaculately constructed down to the last note — Bird’s simple … Continue reading
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Review: ‘Liver! Lung! FR!’ by Frightened Rabbit
Live albums can be a tired product, devoid of any real valid excuse for existence. But when you get a hold of a good one, a really good one, you cannot help but to be excited. That’s how you should … Continue reading
Review: ‘Ferndorf’ by Hauschka
Ferndorf, the title of Hauschka’s new album, translates to “distant village.” That might just be where you end up after listening to the pleasantly soft, ambient album. Or, you might just stay right in your place; only accompanied by the … Continue reading
Live: Drive-By Truckers, the Dexateens – 5/10/08 at the 9:30 Club
Awesome show. Great, great show. Completely different from the night before. Amazing. Absolutely great. The band opened with “That Man I Shot.” They played “Bob,” “Steve McQueen,” and “18 Wheels of Love” (!!!). DBT played “18 Wheels of Love” with … Continue reading
Live: Drive-By Truckers, the Dexateens – 5/9/08 at the 9:30 Club
It’s f__kin’ great to be alive!! ________________________________ What a great, great show. The Truckers gave it their all. Every ounce of their energy for one of the best rock shows I have ever seen. You can put the Drive-By Truckers … Continue reading
Live: Tapes’n'Tapes, White Denim – 4/23/08 at the 9:30 Club
Openers White Denim were energetic, fun, and interesting. Tapes’n’Tapes were dull’n’dumb. Not really too dumb, but it was definitely one of the more boring shows I have ever been to. They are not very good live performers. No encore. Not … Continue reading
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Live: Dead Meadow, Ancient Sky – 4/16/08 at Black Cat Backstage
Dead Meadow at the Black Cat, backstage. With Ancient Sky. The Red Room is a nice place. That’s where we wait before former local (D.C.) band Dead Meadow put on their show at the tiny backstage venue of the Black … Continue reading
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Live: The Boredoms, Soft Circle, Black Pus – 4/3/08 at the 9:30 Club
This may be a month late. But here it is. ______________________________________________________ The Bordeoms are one of the weirdest bands you might ever see live. Not really too weird, but their shows are as interesting as any other show you’ve seen. … Continue reading
April Fools’ Day: ‘Trilla’ by Rick Ross (Greatest Album of All Time)
Rick Ross once said, “My presence is my presence.” One of the most intelligent quotes a cool person can make. And Ross is right again, proving all haters wrong with the release of his second solo album, Trilla. His magnum … Continue reading
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