I am pleasantly surprised by this new TVotR album, what I thought would be a bit more watered down foray into popular tunes turned about to be an even greater creative exercise than their last two major releases (both of which I am a big fan of).There is a decidedly odd krautrock/shoegaze thing going on here, mixed in with the previous works' soul tunes set to skittery beats, flowing synths, an...
Welp - my digital library is up for all to browse and make fun of. I'm often asked, "why, WHY do you need all of those songs - you won't listen to them all?"Well, every song that's on my iPod I have listened to at least once. AND - I need constant adventure in my life - and I find it absolutely fascinating and hysterical when it's "Shuffle Thursdays." (This is when I shuffle option my entire li...
Normally I would recommend setting aside at least a week after seeing Sufjan to allow one's senses time to recouperate as I couldn't imagine any band overcoming my dulled senses caused by Mr. Stevens' live performance. Friday at the Gypsy however, is not just any band. They are proud owners of the number 2 spot on my all time favorite shows list. Here they is on Letterman from the other night:M...