- Gogol Bordello – Super Taranta! | buy it at insound!
Lead by Eugene Hutz, who co-starred in the film “Everything Is Illuminated,” this international group of musicians creates fantastic gypsy punk! This album has a great energy level and unique songs. I can only imagine that this band’s live show is even more memorable.
- Spoon – Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga | buy it at insound!
Another stellar release from this Austin band. The lyrics subtly comment on some modern themes, but with a hint of vague abstraction. Musically, the band delves into familiar pop realms. Overall, they create another distinct pop album.
- Los Campesinos – Sticking Fingers Into Sockets | buy it at insound!
With lines like, “Trying to find the perfect match between pretentious and pop,” this band reminds me like a combination of Pavement and Bran Van 3000. All 6 tracks on this EP are catchy, intelligent, and upbeat. If only this album were longer. I need more. I need more. I’ve got my belt wrapped around my forearm. I’ve slapped the inside of my elbow. I’ve found a vein. But there isn’t enough. This EP is only 16 minutes long. I need more. I need more.
- John Vanderslice – Emerald City | buy it at insound!
Vanderslice is a fantastic songwriter. He seems to delve into the characters in his songs to create incomparable musical vignettes. With his newest album he deals with the issues of paranoia and war while trying to “see both sides.” He seems to create a view of the ideals that are currently separating America.
- Bishop Allen – The Broken Strings | buy it at insound!
This is very polished album by Bishop Allen. While the album doesn’t have a song as immediately catchy as “Things Are What You Make Of Them” from Charm School, this albums still solidifies this band as a modern pop machine.
- Gallows – Orchestra Of Wolves | buy it at insound!
My favorite loudest album so far this year. Gallows attack like Black Flag and Shellac. It’s loud, abrasive, aggressive, and melodic.
- Ra Ra Riot – Ra Ra Riot | buy it at insound!
This is another impressive, upbeat, debut EP this month. It’s well produced with diverse instrumentations. They are strong drums and guitars interspersed with string arrangements.
- Alamo Race Track – Black Cat John Brown | buy it at insound!
This album is full of a retro sounding pop sound. It sounds familiar and original. It’s got a mellow feel to the album, but somehow the disc steadily moves along.
- The Icarus Line – Black Lives At The Golden Coast | buy it at insound!
This album sounds loose and aggressive. It screeching punk with an edge.
- Robbers On High Street – Grand Animals | buy it at insound and receive a free band t shirt!
This is a pop record full of melodic guitar lines, sensuous keyboards, and affable vocals.
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