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July 31, 2006
Tap Tap
It's been a good spell since I've enjoyed a record this much. It manages to keep the rarely-managed balance between earnest and playful.
---> And it's only $7 <--- This includes shipping.
Posted by jimweed at 05:58 PM | Comments (5)
July 27, 2006
Edwyn Collins & Orange Juice
Edwyn Collins & Orange Juice - Witchcraft
The opening 30 seconds of this track sound an awful lot like a Dr. Dre production. And then you quickly realize it's anything but. The original version was penned (I believe) by Cy Coleman and has been performed by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and Marvin Gaye. None of them are as sultry and Jarvis Cockery as this one.
Posted by jimweed at 03:12 PM | Comments (5)
July 20, 2006
Fifths of Seven
Fifths of Seven - Echoes From a Wandered Path
Their debut album of pure beauty is centered around the unusual quality in tone of the instruments and the high development of simple melodies, which place Fifths of Seven somewhere between Erik Satie, folkloric Eastern European music and, of course, the Constellation "post-rock" galaxy.
Fifths of Seven is a trio comprised of cellist Beckie Foon (A Silver Mt. Zion and Set Fire to Flames), mandolin-player Rachel Levine and pianist Spencer Krug ( Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown).
Posted by jimweed at 12:26 PM | Comments (2)
July 17, 2006
The Monorchid
The Monorchid - Alias Directory
Every once in a while I like a good racket. The Monorchid was a short-lived DC act in the late 90s. Kind of reminds me of Fugazi. Thanks to Charla for this.
Posted by jimweed at 01:59 PM | Comments (0)
July 11, 2006
Franz Ferdinand & Jane Birkin
Franz Ferdinand & Jane Birkin - A Song for Sorry Angel (Serge Gainsbourg cover) (MP3)
I've returned from my trip abroad (fun, informative, etc.) and will be back to more frequent updates (twice a week). This first track is the highlight from the Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited CD, wherein several artists cover some of his songs. I thought getting this CD was kind of special because it's nor for sale in the US, but you can get it used on amazon or ebay. Or get it new for $30.
Posted by jimweed at 12:04 PM | Comments (2)