I decided to upgrade the "Song of the Week" posts on my other (old?) blog to a sort of mini-playlist. With a flash "mixtape" like the one above (which Vox was unable to support), anyone reading this can hear all the songs I mention. Also, each of these posts will include at least one song you can download for free, usually from Daytrotter.com.
"I'm Going To Forget"
by Attack In Black
I don't know too much about this band, but I have really enjoyed the two albums I've heard. This song is the first track off of their Curve Of The Earth album, and if you ask me (which you didn't) they deserve just as much attention as The Shins. They have the same indie rock sensibilities but somehow, less pretension.
"Murder By Mistletoe"
by The Felice Brothers
I decided to give this band a bigger listen when I found out they were playing ACL this year. Their self-titled album, where this track is from, is excellent, and they definitely play the part of The Band quite well. Depending on who you ask, they are either completely unoriginal in their nod to Dylan's Basement years, or they're simply paying respects. I'm still making up my mind, but they sure sound great, either way.
"Ship Of Fools"
by Doves
Doves are possibly the most criminally overlooked band in music today. Seriously. This song is a b-side. Somehow, it didn't make the cut for their new album, Kingdom of Rust, and having listened to them for a while now, I'm still shocked by the omission. They're one of the few bands where everything they put out is excellent, and even on more forgotten tracks like this one, they prove why their musical genius is equal to that of more popular bands like Coldplay or Travis.
"Black Eyes/Prices"
by Damien Jurado
In the last post, I mentioned how Damien Jurado has quickly become one of my favorite artists. He's been putting out music since 1997 (1997!), and his output has been remarkably consistent. Like Doves, even his b-sides and assorted toss-outs are fantastic. This song is from the rare tour-only release Walk Along the Fence. In that collection it was called "Black Eyes," but on the Just In Time For Something EP, the same song was called "Prices." Whatever the correct title, it's a fantastic song. Jurado has the uncanny ability to recognize a great song when he comes upon it, whether it's a six-minute epic or something barely over 90 seconds. I could go on and on, but I'll leave it at this: I can't get enough of this guy's music. Go buy Caught In The Trees.
"When My Time Comes"
by Dawes
This is another band I don't know too much about. I "discovered" Dawes listening to Delta Spirit cover one of their songs on Daytrotter. Dawes had just opened for Delta Spirit on their tour, and shortly after, Dawes also did a session at Daytrotter. This song is part of that session and available free online. The band looks like they know how to put on a great show, and I have to admit, it was pretty awesome to see on their MySpace a live cover of the Wonder Years theme song (viewable below). I'm paying attention.
"I'm Going To Forget"
by Attack In Black
I don't know too much about this band, but I have really enjoyed the two albums I've heard. This song is the first track off of their Curve Of The Earth album, and if you ask me (which you didn't) they deserve just as much attention as The Shins. They have the same indie rock sensibilities but somehow, less pretension.
"Murder By Mistletoe"
by The Felice Brothers
I decided to give this band a bigger listen when I found out they were playing ACL this year. Their self-titled album, where this track is from, is excellent, and they definitely play the part of The Band quite well. Depending on who you ask, they are either completely unoriginal in their nod to Dylan's Basement years, or they're simply paying respects. I'm still making up my mind, but they sure sound great, either way.
"Ship Of Fools"
by Doves
Doves are possibly the most criminally overlooked band in music today. Seriously. This song is a b-side. Somehow, it didn't make the cut for their new album, Kingdom of Rust, and having listened to them for a while now, I'm still shocked by the omission. They're one of the few bands where everything they put out is excellent, and even on more forgotten tracks like this one, they prove why their musical genius is equal to that of more popular bands like Coldplay or Travis.
"Black Eyes/Prices"
by Damien Jurado
In the last post, I mentioned how Damien Jurado has quickly become one of my favorite artists. He's been putting out music since 1997 (1997!), and his output has been remarkably consistent. Like Doves, even his b-sides and assorted toss-outs are fantastic. This song is from the rare tour-only release Walk Along the Fence. In that collection it was called "Black Eyes," but on the Just In Time For Something EP, the same song was called "Prices." Whatever the correct title, it's a fantastic song. Jurado has the uncanny ability to recognize a great song when he comes upon it, whether it's a six-minute epic or something barely over 90 seconds. I could go on and on, but I'll leave it at this: I can't get enough of this guy's music. Go buy Caught In The Trees.
"When My Time Comes"
by Dawes
This is another band I don't know too much about. I "discovered" Dawes listening to Delta Spirit cover one of their songs on Daytrotter. Dawes had just opened for Delta Spirit on their tour, and shortly after, Dawes also did a session at Daytrotter. This song is part of that session and available free online. The band looks like they know how to put on a great show, and I have to admit, it was pretty awesome to see on their MySpace a live cover of the Wonder Years theme song (viewable below). I'm paying attention.
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pay less attention.
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