[2010] Wavves - King of the Beach | 1st IMP!

FIRST IMPRESSION: I feel neither high nor lows when I listen to Wavves. Not unlike a blowjob when you really want anal sex, they deliver but with slightly less exhilarating results than you had anticipated. As I crack open my obviously low-bit rate zip-file containing King of the Beach, I expect to have my opinion changed (THE NEW WAVVES IS DIFFERENT says folks! and oh, oh it is) but instead, I'm as bemused as the other album only less so. Whereas before I got about half a dozen enjoyable staticky listens before moving on and then never even thinking of the album again (wait, I LIE), this time I'm halfway through the Wavves when I think "MEH, where's the heart?" Super Soaker is like self parody and I could barely control my rage during Convertable Balloon. But since this is a "first impression" (i.e. dumb) I'll hedge and say that Idiot at least is a good tune + I'd feel like a complete ass saying anything negative about Baseball Cards. Their early release track Post Acid falls somewhere between (more towards the UGH side, tho!) Overall, despite it not being as entertaining and dangerously stupid / weird as the last album, Wavvves, I can see it being loved by many (that means YOU! and maybe me, in the future when I get over myself already, right?) Enjoy!

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[2010] zxyzxy - C.A.B. | first impression

At first glance, you might think you're in for something generically overwrought and devoid of surprises. The first track begins with guitar-driven postrock-by-numbers (Mono, God is an Astronaut), and while it's done well, you've heard it before. But there's a lot of range on this release. The second track builds out of electronic whistles and howls, melodic piano, and glitchy beats with a touch of good static. The live drums and dense synths kicking in halfway through give the song serious teeth. The next two go a bit more ambient for long stretches. More piano, more good static. Since all but one track clock in at over fifteen minutes, they can be difficult to characterize individually. It's mostly relaxing stuff and it's better on headphones. I probably found this on Exhale The Sound, but there's also a zxyzxy megapost on The Siren Sound that has a ton of stuff. This is my first listen, and this record is apparently not zxyzxy's typical sort of output, so you can bet I'll be checking out the others in short order.

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[2010] Junip - Rope and Summit | first impression

I don't know Jose Gonzalez's solo work or Junip's first ep, but this kicks a little bit of ass. It's densely layered and satisfyingly percussive. The vocals are soft and the repetitive lyrics manage not to get old. These songs get better as they go along. Pretty sure I found it on Bolachas.

Rope and Summit

First Aid Kit w/ Samantha Crain @ Mercury Lounge

First Aid kit played their last US tour date on wednesday, to a packed room. The performance was a bit more energetic than on album; the live drums certainly adding something. I could have done with less cutesy banter, but I suppose they have an image to uphold. Klara joined Samantha Crain for a song during the support set, which was on the whole competent, lively, and entertaining. Samantha later joined both girls for a song as well, and the sisters also did one of my favorite songs, Ghost Town, unplugged and without microphones (watch it below).

A question from the audience about their future plans was adorably misunderstood and not answered. Hopefully we'll see another album and tour sooner, rather than later. If you haven't yet picked up their first EP, Drunken Trees, I highly suggest that you do. If they're ever playing a show near you, go. It's money well spent.



[I didn't take this video but I did take the photo]

[2010] First Aid Kit - The Big Black and the Blue

I really like First Aid Kit's debut full-length, The Big Black and the Blue, and i'm seeing them tonight for the first time. It's jangly, with nice female vocal harmonies - though the girls get a bit shouty at times.

I don't think I want to get into the habit of posting links to album downloads. It's really easy to find things yourself. The title of this post is the artist & album. Highlight it with your mouse. Right-click and select 'search Google for'. Do a site-specific search by adding the keyword site:mediafire.com for a hosting site like mediafire or megaupload, or do a filetype:.zip search to find it. mazel tov. If you like it, buy it or go see them on tour.

Scan your files before you listen, kids. Don't get a virus.

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this is a music blog

a little about myself before i post stuff. i'm 29, i live in queens, NY, and i don't really know anything about music. i'll post about music i've been listening to and review it a little. maybe an mp3 to check out. reviews of shows i attend. that sort of thing.

want me to review your music, or want to write for this blog? ask.