Holiday weeks seem to bring a short supply of new releases. With the 4th of July hitting on Friday, this holiday week is no exception. Here are The Wheel’s Still In Spin’s suggested new releases.
Nels Andrews – Off Track Betting | Amazon CD
Andrews has a voice that sounds like Bill Deasy from The Gathering Field (a mid-90’s band, if anyone remembers or knew) or Willy Vlautin of Richmond Fontaine – it’s rustic and weathered, but clear and strong. Produced by bassist/composer Todd Sickafoose, Andrews’ second album has a rich palette of backing instruments. The instruments supporting him include pedal steel guitar, harp, banjo, organs, pianos, guitars, and a “wine glass orchestra” and are performed by musicians who have played with Wilco, Norah Jones, Ani DiFranco, and Joan As Police Woman. The result is a solid rootsy album.
Earlimart – Hymn And Her | Amazon CD
Download “Song For” (mp3)
This latest album from this mellow indie rock band sees Earlimart condense down to a duo. With the two members remaining, the sound did not shrink from Mentor Tormentor and Tremble & Treble. Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray trade off vocals on this lush and lovely sounding indie pop album.
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson – Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson | Amazon CD
Download “Buriedfed” (mp3)
Miles’ voice has the tonal quality of Ben Gibbard. But with the help of Chris Taylor and Christopher Bear of Grizzly Bear (the basic tracks were mixed in that Yellow House), this folk infused album has better energy than those Death Cab For Cutie albums. This album showcases a very strong songwriter backed with powerfully dynamic musical layers.
After the jump, there is a list of more new releases from this week.
Other releases from 1 July 2008:
Alkaline Trio – Agony & Irony | Amazon CD
Katie Arminger – Believe | Amazon CD
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Brooklyn Zu – Chamber #9, Verse 32 | Amazon CD
The Chap – Mega Breakfast | Amazon CD
The Freeks – The Freeks | Amazon CD
G-Unit – T.O.S.: Terminate On Sight | Amazon CD
J*Davey – The Beauty Of Distortion / The Land Of The Lost | Amazon CD
Los Lonely Boys – Forgiven | Amazon CD
John Mayer – Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles | Amazon CD
Byther Smith – Blues On The Moon - Live At Natural Rhythm Social Club | Amazon CD
Tech N9ne – Killer | Amazon CD
Tickle Me Pink – Madeline | Amazon CD
Alexander Tucker – Portal | Amazon CD
Corey Wilkes – Drop It | Amazon CD
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Well, now I'll have to check out Nels Andrews because of your Bill Deasy mention! Bill Deasy is more than a memory though -- he's STILL making great music! I'll put his website address as my url, even though it's not mine. :-) Anyway, nice to stumble across this site. Have a great holiday!
Posted by: Jody | 03 July 2008 at 01:28 PM