tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15691896.post809676159894770059..comments2023-09-25T02:45:46.354-07:00Comments on Big Red Robot: Recent Acquisitions, aka Super Duper Dance Party Exclamation Mark Go!Dylan Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15550687762896316858noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15691896.post-39762056987004367122006-11-07T13:43:00.000-08:002006-11-07T13:43:00.000-08:00Hey Dyl,
Just took a look at what you're listening...Hey Dyl,<br />Just took a look at what you're listening to lately. Good stuff. Yes Beck's The Information is amazing. But isn't sticking with me for some reason. I liked the new Pollard more than any other Pollard album I've heard so far: it was just more accessible to my tastes. Never been a big fan of Ben Kweller although I have tried...<br /><br />Here are a couple you should give a listen to, if you haven't already:<br /><br />Cannibal Sea, by Essex Green. Being such a huge Of Montreal fan I'm sure you're also fully aware of this other Elephant 6 offshoot. I have to say this is the best of the bunch and this album is absolutely phenomenal. From the first note to the last this album just keeps on giving. It's like a steady-release energy bar. That tastes really good.<br /><br />Songbird by Willie Nelson. It really could be called "Ryan Adams featuring Willie Nelson" -- although its almost all covers, it's definitely a Ryan Adams records. But putting Willie at the mike instead of himself allows Ryan to focus more on the productio and arrangements, and has there been a better interpreter than Willie in the last 50 years? The good thing is we're getting the Whiskeytown Ryan Adams not the "I can release more albums than Clive Davis" Ryan Adams. When you're in the mood for some solid alt-country, look no further.<br /><br />Get Yr Blood Sucked Out by Viva Voce. Awesome album. I think I already told you about it. Slightly gothic (it's kind of a concept album about visiting hell run by vampires and living to tell about it) but the upbeat melodies and catchy hooks disguise the lyrics, without overburdoning them. It's cool.<br /><br />That's about it. Enjoy!<br />JesseJessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766570023125559057noreply@blogger.com