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Sonntag, 3. Mai 2009
Sonntag, 19. April 2009
Samstag, 18. April 2009
Sink Franatra!
One of the Lefthand Thirdfinger Boys and his acoustic project!!! You should check this out!!! I`m dead serious!!!
http://www.myspace.com/sinkfranatra
http://www.myspace.com/sinkfranatra
Freitag, 10. April 2009
Jon Snodgrass - Visitor's Band
Visitor's Band is the first real solo record from Jon Snodgrass, and it's about what one would expect from Snodgrass -- a near 50/50 mix of Armchair Martian-esque rock and Drag the River-centric country -- though in this case, predictability and enjoyability are not mutually exclusive.
Snodgrass recorded Visitor's Band in various sessions spread out all over the United States, with a little help from many of his friends in these locations (hence the title of the record). Fortunately for all of us, the sporadic nature of its conception doesn't make itself known in the finished product, thanks in large part to the constant that is Snodgrass himself and his deep, smoky voice.
The more rootsy material on this record is right up there with Snodgrass' finest work in Drag the River in terms of quality. The opening 1-2 punch of "Brave with Strangers" and "Thru the Fan" are both full of lush, layered acoustic and electric guitars. Minimal percussion in each song keeps the beat, so to speak, while Snodgrass croons smoothly and confidently. Things get a little more somber on "Song for Jake Nichols to Sing" and "Finally," but the end results are just as solid; the former contains more minimal percussion that rightfully stays in the background, while the latter relies on a low-end electric guitar riff for depth.
Showcasing his versatility as a performer for those who haven't been familiarized with the man's past projects, Snodgrass ups the tempo on "Remember My Name," a song recorded with labelmates Two Cow Garage that features weeping guitar solos, a healthy dose of organ and plenty of choice backup vocals, especially in the chorus. Same goes for the driving "Fast in Last" and the louder, faster "Not That Rad" which is, in fact, pretty rad. There's a tasteful amount of twang injected into each of the more rock-oriented songs as well, that while not seeming like a big deal on the surface, really helps this record stay cohesive.
Much like past Snodgrass-related releases, the final track on Visitor's Band is the entire record over again on one track with some alternate versions of the songs. But, if we're not counting that track, this record is a nice, succinct listen at 10 songs and 29 minutes and shows that while Armchair Martian and Drag the River lie in seemingly permanent states of minimal activity, dude can always ring up some friends, do this shit himself and have the finished product be up to par with everything else he's done. That, my friends, is talent.
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mkmcqzkmvmm
Snodgrass recorded Visitor's Band in various sessions spread out all over the United States, with a little help from many of his friends in these locations (hence the title of the record). Fortunately for all of us, the sporadic nature of its conception doesn't make itself known in the finished product, thanks in large part to the constant that is Snodgrass himself and his deep, smoky voice.
The more rootsy material on this record is right up there with Snodgrass' finest work in Drag the River in terms of quality. The opening 1-2 punch of "Brave with Strangers" and "Thru the Fan" are both full of lush, layered acoustic and electric guitars. Minimal percussion in each song keeps the beat, so to speak, while Snodgrass croons smoothly and confidently. Things get a little more somber on "Song for Jake Nichols to Sing" and "Finally," but the end results are just as solid; the former contains more minimal percussion that rightfully stays in the background, while the latter relies on a low-end electric guitar riff for depth.
Showcasing his versatility as a performer for those who haven't been familiarized with the man's past projects, Snodgrass ups the tempo on "Remember My Name," a song recorded with labelmates Two Cow Garage that features weeping guitar solos, a healthy dose of organ and plenty of choice backup vocals, especially in the chorus. Same goes for the driving "Fast in Last" and the louder, faster "Not That Rad" which is, in fact, pretty rad. There's a tasteful amount of twang injected into each of the more rock-oriented songs as well, that while not seeming like a big deal on the surface, really helps this record stay cohesive.
Much like past Snodgrass-related releases, the final track on Visitor's Band is the entire record over again on one track with some alternate versions of the songs. But, if we're not counting that track, this record is a nice, succinct listen at 10 songs and 29 minutes and shows that while Armchair Martian and Drag the River lie in seemingly permanent states of minimal activity, dude can always ring up some friends, do this shit himself and have the finished product be up to par with everything else he's done. That, my friends, is talent.
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mkmcqzkmvmm
Mittwoch, 8. April 2009
David Dondero-Mischief Brew - Two Boxcars Split
Love songs, rage songs, and everything in between on this split EP by two artists who are good friends. David Dondero plays twangy drunken ballads, telling stories collecting from tours and travels. Erik Petersen (Mischief Brew) belts out two anti-war, anti-folk, anarcho-acoustic anthems. Altogether, it's four stories with something for everyone.
Donnerstag, 2. April 2009
Gunshy - I Gave Too Much Time To The Wine
I Gave Too Much Time to the Wine embodies this mindset - serving as both a set of vibrant new material and as a collection of the EPs released throughout his career, it’s an audio document taking stock of what’s come before while still pushing forward into new, and unexplored territory. Shades and elements from his whole range of releases color the sounds found here - his spare and isolated acoustic work with its emphasis on his threadbare lyrical diary, his melodic and understated compositions, and his euphoric horn-laden full band all find a home here, showcasing the wide spectrum of his songwriting talent.
Gänsehaut!!! Chef suggestion!!!
Gänsehaut!!! Chef suggestion!!!
Mittwoch, 11. März 2009
Yesterday’s Ring - Onze chansons pour faire pleurer les morts-vivants
Their first record!!! As distinguished from their later records this one is bilingual. You know they`re from Montreal.
Dienstag, 10. März 2009
Life Rocks - Selftitled
I don`t know much about this: It`s a Latterman sideproject and it`s acoustic.
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zwwnycjchy4
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zwwnycjchy4
Yesterdays Ring - El Rancho/Back from El Rancho
Country/Folk Band rund um den Sainte Catherines Sänger. Fairy Tale of Montreal hab ich wahrscheinlich schon 1000 mal gehört... Ach ja, hier gibt`s nun das erste Album + ne EP...
Bad Astronaut Vs Armchair Martian
Bad Astronaut finde ich nicht so toll, aber Armchair Martian haben es mir echt angetan. Vor allem ihre Versin von Grey Suits ist Großartig!!!
Montag, 9. März 2009
V.A. - Experiments in Audio Rocketry
Geiler Acoustic Sampler!!! Wer ist dabei? Lawrence Arms, Billy Reese Peters, Kevin Seconds, Against Me!...
Freitag, 6. März 2009
Mittwoch, 4. März 2009
Mittwoch, 25. Februar 2009
This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb - Three Way Tie for a Fifth
Spitzen Folk-Punk!!! Hier mal was witziges zum Bandnamen:
Sticker der Band auf Fahrrädern sorgten in Amerika schon öfters mal für Aufregung. 2006 wurde in Memphis ein Terminal des örtlichen Flughafens evakuiert, weil ein Fahrrad mit besagtem Aufkleber auf dem Gelände des Flughafens parkte.
In Ohio wurde ein Fahrrad mit diesem Sticker sogar von nen Sonderkommando der Polizei zerstört und der halbe Uni Campus über Stunden zur Sperrzone erklärt :)
Sticker der Band auf Fahrrädern sorgten in Amerika schon öfters mal für Aufregung. 2006 wurde in Memphis ein Terminal des örtlichen Flughafens evakuiert, weil ein Fahrrad mit besagtem Aufkleber auf dem Gelände des Flughafens parkte.
In Ohio wurde ein Fahrrad mit diesem Sticker sogar von nen Sonderkommando der Polizei zerstört und der halbe Uni Campus über Stunden zur Sperrzone erklärt :)
Dienstag, 24. Februar 2009
The 241ers - Muderers
Leute von den Stockyard Stoics und den Filaments machen hier Folk/Acoustic Punk. Biergetränkt und garantiert nicht unpolitisch!!! Sehr Geil!!!
Download:http://www.mediafire.com/?iwmzy5mkl1y
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