I promise that I'm not ignoring the election results. I'm just digesting it. Plus, you're all probably sick of hearing about it.
Anyway, I've been picking up on some music I really like lately:
The Music: Someone cloned Geddy Lee, or at least, his vocal cords. It's not a perfect match, but holy hell, it's close enough. The band's not quite Rush either. Picture early-Rush, but if they decided to be a party band instead. If you've got iTunes, get your free loving here.
Speaking of cloning...Interpol. I already picked up both of their albums (Turn On The Bright Lights and Antics)
Someone put a whole bunch of Joy Division with a dash of Psychedelic Furs into a blender and poured out diecast replicas of the very best things that Joy Division EVER put out. They're breathtakingly good. Wow. These are my two favorite albums right now, and they're getting a lot of spin.
Frou Frou: Someone burned me a copy of Frou Frou based on the song on the Garden State soundtrack. I don't know what to make of the album, other than I love it. It's hard for me to describe because it kind of lays across a couple of genres I like, and some I haven't paid any attention to. It's simultaneously beautiful and deep, while still retaining some sense of dance and pop. It's like Bjork and Dido got together to make a Top 40 album, but kind of missed the mark. It's very listenable, great for late nights and deep thoughts filled with longing.
The Earlies: As if we didn't have enough free-wheeling, loving Texans making music (Flaming Lips, The Polyphonic Spree, or for that matter ANYONE from Austin), some Texans joined forces with some guys from England and made The Earlies.
Think Polyphonic Spree, think sweet and light music, like a delicate custard, nah, it's heartier than that. And tastier. What a delight.
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