Finally got around to listening to my latest Amazon 
Music download. (love their service BTW) I admit, I found out about Woodpigeon through one of my favorite blogs “Obscure Sound”, who have been turning me on something fierce to some really hot bands. My Google calendar is littered with release dates because of it.
I feel pretty good about myself, because after trolling my favorite torrent sites, only to come up empty handed, all the while listening to the 3 free tracks. I felt that I had to have this album, and immediately proceeded to the all too convenient one-“click checkout”. I saved a buck buying the “old” version (same tracks) of the Songbook album. It was re-released Jan. 19 ‘09, so they just added a new release for a buck more???
For indie pop fans this is a laid back must! Shins comparisons are obvious, but deep underneath you’ll find clinging the soul of latter New Pornographer’s efforts. Add a dash of Belle and Sebastian and I’m in coffee-shop pop heaven.
I’ve gotten what I asked for as late; Dan Auerbach’s solo project was like getting to catch the second performance of the Fantastipotomas, and The Black Lips rocked my socks off with 200 Million Thousand’s uncouth, free for all noise explosion. When I wanted something to just chill and blog with, this fabulous young band came along an set me free.
Check out Woodpigeon: Treasury Library Canada & Houndstooth Europa released stateside from these wiley Canucks, released Feb. 3 ‘09. This one’s one my wish list…
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Oh. You indie music fans.
ReplyDeleteThough, I will admit that I liked this album, nice, relaxing, appropriate for almost any time, except late night driving.
Still, if you like solo's, and I know I do, I'm still waiting on Zooey Deschanel, that Bridge to Terabithia movie is just making me want it more.
Oh, and she's the reason I hate Ben Gibbard.
Check out Zooey's new movie. http://stereogum.com/archives/video/zooey-deschanels-500-days-of-summer-trailer-soundt_056541.html
ReplyDeleteLooks gay, but has the third rock kid, who was in an indie movie a while ago, where he was in rehab. That was good, this, not so much.
Death to Death Cab.
Yes, and Pitchfork panned this album as well. Gave it a 5.5 out of 10. I should not be reviewing music.
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