Ok, i apologize. I really thought I would be able to update this more than I have. However, the good news is that even though I have not really had time to organize any thoughts for this post I have however been seriously immersed in piles of new music. Here's what I can offer at the moment:
The XX - this album will most likely see the best of '09 list. Absolutely in love with this debut album. electroluv. That's how i describe their sound. it's sexxy, get it?
built to spill - there is no enemy: great for the diehard fans, but being a newish fan I'm still craving the explosiveness found on some of their earlier albums.
a place to bury strangers - exploding head: umm, they are awesome because they are loud and badass, and steal my bloody valentine's fuzz rock style. however they are not exactly groundbreaking. if you need some good background ba rock while you study or read or impress rock chicks with ... this might be a good option.
brand new - daisy: ok, i only checked this album out because a girl with hair like the sun told me to. and from what i recall about their second album i was not expecting much. low expectations helped set this album up to be a pleasant surprise. by no means is it exceptional, but damn, they do a pretty good job of writing some abrasive emo rock. it's actually not that bad. vices, gasoline, bought a bride, daily, noro ... check em out.
afi - crash love: they crashed their love straight into a pile of shit it sounds like.
Wild Beasts - quirky indie dancey weird nerd rock. i like it, but it's not the best, and certainly not for everyone.
Atlas Sound - Logos: shit, it's taking me a while but htis album is starting to slowly creep in. Dude, Halo?! Start with Shelia and Walkabout, work your way into it from there. Serious man crush.
girls - album: i raelly did try to avoid the hype on this one. but it is a damn fine album top to bottom. catchy indie shenanigans. I'd say more like a solid 8 / 10.
I tried getting into the avett brothers. I'm not in the right place. Yeah they have banjos. Who the fudge doesn't these days?
The Pains put out a new EP. It's awesome. Remember when they played 103 at the bug jar. That song is pretty sick. Also I found out contender is about the exploding hearts, more like exploding pants, ya heard?
Trying to listen to: The national - alligator, Why? - Eskimo Snow, Islands - Vapours (first impression is good), Times New Viking - Born Again, Shellac, and the new Dodos album (was not initially impressed)
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