Released in 2007, Wild Mountain Nation, Blitzen Trapper's third collection of misty, lo-fi, Americana-infused art pop, drew critical acclaim as fast as it switched keys, setting the eclectic Pacific Northwest outfit up for a possible breakthrough with its impending follow-up. One of the many benefits of having your own recording studio (no matter how grand or rickety) is the ability to churn out an album whenever you feel like it, which is why 2008's Furr is so remarkable. The 21st century indie rock D.I.Y. method of record production has a tendency to hold speed and cost over sound quality, but Blitzen Trapper's first release for Sub Pop doesn't just improve upon the promise of WMN, it expands its sonic horizons as well, narrowing the mixtape glee that fueled its predecessor with just enough maturity to lend it considerable weight -- the title track alone, an instantly memorable tale of a boy raised by wolves, seduced by a girl, then returned to the wild, feels timeless in a way few modern songs ever achieve. Fans who were drawn in by the group's manic Of Montreal-meets-Grateful Dead backwoods effusiveness will rally around leadoff tracks "Sleepy Time in the Western World" and "Gold for Bread," both of which mine familiar Blitzen Trapper pop territory, but it's the late-'60s/early-'70s sundown vibe of artists like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (especially the latter's experimental Symphonion Dream album) that the majority of these new songs bask in.
Both Blitzen Trapper albums (Wild Mountain Nation and now Furr) eluded the best of year lists in terms of albums. This album I couldn't find for quite awhile until just a few weeks ago. It didn't really receive a whole lot of hype though some bloggers really felt it should've been up there. Blitzen Trapper is [...] Related posts:Blitzen Trapper - Wild Mountain Nation Review Blitzen Trapper ca...
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Blitzen Trapper take a route through American music, taking in introspective country, good time rock n roll and, er, Elton John along the way
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*rating* 9*summary* Portland Alt-Country-Indie-Pop soon-to-be supergroup capture the wild northwest in a bottle- complete with looming clouds, misty tree-scapes, and abundant beard-hair. *This two person review is by Ethan E. and Sage T.* ST - Today my esteemed colleague and I are reviewing "Furr" by Blitzen Trapper. EE - And I must say, i don't think i've heard a more appropriate album title/ban
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Are you wondering why the cover art for Blitzen Trapper's latest release, Furr, is made of wood? Maybe it's because that's exactly what this album will give you. It should include a disclaimer to help you avoid any potentially awkward public situations. Blitzen Trapper are a potpourri of all things good in music. Furr is like [...]
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MADRID - The unrest that has gripped Greece is spilling over into the rest of Europe, raising concerns the clashes could be a trigger for opponents of globalization, disaffected youth, and others outraged by the continent's economic turmoil and soaring unemployment. Protesters in Spain, Denmark, and Italy smashed shop windows, pelted police with bottles, and attacked banks this week, while in...
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Another cool track from the awesome Furr.If you missed the previous stream I posted, you'll find it here: http://mog.com/Michael_Goldberg/blog/188580
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Here''s the title track off Blitzen Trapper's new album, Furr, which is due out Sept. 23.
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Are you wondering why the cover art for Blitzen Trapper's latest release, Furr, is made of wood? Maybe it's because that's exactly what this album will give you. It should include a disclaimer to help you avoid any potentially awkward public situations. Blitzen Trapper are a potpourri of all things good in music. Furr is like [...]
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In my sleep, I'm not your lover anymore When I wake, I have to remind myself that I'm lying on your shore Cause I'm a moon-walking cowboy Dusty riding and I don't know what's in store All I know is in my sleep I'm not your lover anymore When I'm dreaming, I could be anyone Yeah a brother or a friend Or a husband, baby, with a golden touch Or just another dead end Yeah I'm a mo...
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*rating* 9*summary* Portland Alt-Country-Indie-Pop soon-to-be supergroup capture the wild northwest in a bottle- complete with looming clouds, misty tree-scapes, and abundant beard-hair. *This two person review is by Ethan E. and Sage T.* ST - Today my esteemed colleague and I are reviewing "Furr" by Blitzen Trapper. EE - And I must say, i don't think i've heard a more appropriate album title/ban
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Ladies and Gentlemen: We now interrupt your viewing pain/pleasure of La Debate! Please enjoy this charming canine-inspired musical interlude courtesy of Blitzen Trapper. If someone doesn't say something comforting in about 3 seconds, I'm siccing my dog on em.
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oh, happy day, peoples! hope everyone’s weeks end was satisfactory. mine was just fine. didnt do much except hang with my mother/in-laws/kids/wife, which is to say i had my fair share of drink. over the past two weeks or so i have found myself listening to robbie robertson’s storyville. i hadnt listened to it in [...]
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“Black River Killer” is by far my favorite track on Blitzen Trapper’s latest album, Furr (our favorite album of 2008). Here’s the video and some mp3’s.Blitzen Trapper – FurrBlitzen Trapper – Gold for BreadVideo: Blitzen Trapper – Black River Killer
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There's no denying the retro influences on Blitzen Trapper's fourth album, their first for Sub Pop, but even with cues taken from Neil Young, Badfinger, Brewer & Shipley, Mott the Hoople, Hearts & Flowers, the Kinks, and pre-disco Bee Gees, this is a decidedly modern album. [...]Original Story: http://www.hyperbolium.com/2009/01/24/blitzen...
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Blitzen Trapper's Furr has turned out to be one of the year's strongest albums, and the band is presently on tour supporting it with the Parson Redheads. Aquarium Drunkard is presenting both the hometown date, here in Los Angeles at the Echo, and down south in San Diego at the Casbah. We have some [...]
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At a show a few nights ago at The Pagent in St. Louis, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks were joined by Blitzen Trapper for a cover of James Gang's Funk 49 . We can't promise you this exact level of amazing at their upcoming Indianapolis show, but we know it's gonna be pretty incredible. The band continues to ride the waves of success, sporting a recent 8.5 rating for Furr by P4K . 11/10 - Blitz...
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11/10 - Blitzen Trapper Horse Feathers (Locals Only) Buy Tickets! Furr : 8.5 on P4K Blitzen Trapper - Furr Blitzen Trapper - Gold For Bread Horse Feathers - Albina Horse Feathers - Curs In The Weeds ------------------------------- 11/12 - Richard Lloyd (of Television!!!) The Rosebuds Megafaun (Radio Radio) Buy tickets! The Rosebuds - Life Like Megafaun - Lazy Suicide ...
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Sometimes (although rarely), music videos make me like the song more. This is one of those cases. It's not like this video is amazing or anything, but it just seems to fit the feel of the song and compliment it well. Blitzen Trapper - Furr PigeonsandPlanes
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COTVTags: Blitzen Trapper, Furr, Captain Obvious
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| 1 Sleepy Time in the Western World |
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| 2 Gold for Bread |
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| 3 Furr |
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| 4 God + Suicide |
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| 5 Fire + Fast Bullets |
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| 6 Saturday Nite |
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| 7 Black River Killer |
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| 8 Not Your Lover |
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| 9 Love U |
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| 10 War on Machines |
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| 11 Stolen Shoes + a Rifle |
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| 12 Echo/Always On/EZ Con |
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| 13 Lady on the Water |
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