Well, the Best-of-2007 lists continue to roll in. Me? I’d rather not join in. Not a list-maker. You all know what I like by now if you pay a little attention to my MOG page – although I certainly don’t expect anyone to give a rat’s ass. I will go on record as saying that there were myriad thrills in the digital “grooves” for me this past year. But I continue to wait (seemingly in vain)
My previous post was all about the stunning moment when you encounter music that makes your ears prick up, and your brain flip, and your body shudder with excitement.That’s what discovering English singer-songwriter-guitarist Charlotte Hatherley was like for me.I have to say that my zeal about Hatherley (an ex-member of the punky, poppy Northern Ireland rock band Ash) has not diminished in the .
After posting my top 10 albums of 2007 on Dale's post, I was slightly embarrassed to see such a mainstream list! .01. Klaxon - Myths of the Near Future02. Interpol - Our Love To Admire03. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible04. Autokat - Late Night Shopping05. Editors - An End Has A Start06. Maps - We can Create07. Underworld - Oblivion with Bells08. Kings of Leon - Because of the Times09. Dragons - Here A...
Ex-Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley recently released her 2nd solo album "The Deep Blue" (in the UK - it's available as an import here). I didn't really dig the first single "I Want You To Know", which has one of the worst videos of all time, so the video for the other single from the record was a really pleasant surprise."Behave" really sneaks up on you, like the best songs. The video really ...
I really liked the hooky power pop on the former Ash guitarist Hatherley's 2004 solo debut Grey Will Fade. She's now set to release a new single, "Behave," on Dec. 18 and a new album, The Deep Blue, in March 2007 on her own, newly founded label Little Sister. (UK release dates. Who knows if the stuff ever sees US release.) "Behave" is streaming on Charlotte's MySpace page now. On the first list...
Wow, this is my new favorite song. AND she has my name! All Charlottes are automatically kick ass totally wicked awesome cool, in my humble opinion. Seriously, go download. Right now. I found a video (which I actually really like too and I NEVER like videos). Take a look-see.I need to dance. And maybe kick something.
-Charlotte Hatherley will be touring with Bat For Lashes, delaying her own album for a wee bit.Charlotte Hatherley: Behave.mp3-Dave Cross, Dave Grohl, Jon Brion and Greg Proops shared the stage at Largo. And Eddie Money songs were played! Waaaaah. I missed it.-Those lifechangers The Shins are going on tour and have plans to release an album not on Sub Pop but on James Mercer's Aural Apothecary...