New CD Releases
Mikaela writes:The Decemberists have a new album. I’ll buy whatever they produce for at least another 2 albums because they're intelligent, literary, and sound unique. They're gypsy/pirate/nerd music. What could be better?
I was less thrilled with this one, but mostly because it’s lower-key theatrical, which for some will be an improvement. Spin says it’s even more intellectual, but I didn’t get that from listening.
More enjoyable in my mind is the new Gomez album. I’m the worst music-explainer in the world. It’s like Pearl Jam minus the egos and affectations, plus the musical coolness of Pete Yorn, plus quirky/happiness that’s significantly more upbeat than their previous releases.
Neither of these albums supplies the tunes I hum all day. That would be Cinderella. Damn Disney to everlasting hell.
posted by mjae @ 7:54 AM
2 Comments:
Can't wait to hear The Decemberists. Their last one was my soundtrack to last fall... it'd be fun for their new one to be this fall.
And: new Damien Rice next month, I hear!
Gomez is not Pearl Jam, but I'll love you anyway.
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