Dec
24
New Music Monday
I've already had two rounds of present opening and I feel almost dirty from the embarrassment of music riches I've amassed. As an aside I think I really need to take a stand against present buying next year. For part of my family though buying presents at Christmas is the only real outward way of showing love that they engage in and asking them not to do it, even when I'm not in need of any material goods, seems wrong. So here's a list and some very early thoughts.
Half Nelson Soundtrack
This is a really nice mix of indie rock with a little Latin jazz and hip hop thrown in. It's my first real exposure to Broken Social Scene. I know I'm behind, no need to scold me, because I feel like I've been deprived by going so long without Broken Social Scene in my life. Any recommendations for what Broken Social Scene record I should buy first?
I'll be honest that I'm not feeling any of the hip hop tracks and wish they were replaced with some more indie rock stuff but as a whole I'm really enjoying the album. And I'm so loving the Billy Bragg track.
The Creek Drank the Cradle by Iron and Wine
I love me some wuss rock so obviously I love Iron and Wine. Somehow, someway I'd managed to go all this time without having the first Iron and Wine record and let me tell you my life is infinitely better now that I finally have it.
The Con by Tegan and Sara
I've liked every single Tegan and Sara song I've ever heard yet this is the first Tegan and Sara CD to be added to my collection. What's up with that? Me being stupid obviously. I'm very much enjoying this record so far.
Greatest Hits by Keith Urban
Cut me some slack. I occasionally enjoy the strange amalgam of country and rock that makes up the majority of contemporary country radio and Keith Urban does it really, really well. He also does sad, depressed country songs well too. I like those.
Writer's Block by Peter, Bjorn and John
I bought the Young Folks single over the summer. I can't recall why I thought it was a good idea to buy just the single and not the whole album but I did and now I own that song twice. Whatever. I've only had a chance to breeze through this quickly but I'm liking the record as a whole so far.
Gattaca Soundtrack
George and Melissa both enthusiastically endorsed the Gattaca soundtrack when I asked for some good ambient music filled film scores. Listening to this a couple times has reaffirmed my decision to trust all of George and Melissa's recommendations without reservation.
Half Nelson Soundtrack
This is a really nice mix of indie rock with a little Latin jazz and hip hop thrown in. It's my first real exposure to Broken Social Scene. I know I'm behind, no need to scold me, because I feel like I've been deprived by going so long without Broken Social Scene in my life. Any recommendations for what Broken Social Scene record I should buy first?
I'll be honest that I'm not feeling any of the hip hop tracks and wish they were replaced with some more indie rock stuff but as a whole I'm really enjoying the album. And I'm so loving the Billy Bragg track.
The Creek Drank the Cradle by Iron and Wine
I love me some wuss rock so obviously I love Iron and Wine. Somehow, someway I'd managed to go all this time without having the first Iron and Wine record and let me tell you my life is infinitely better now that I finally have it.
The Con by Tegan and Sara
I've liked every single Tegan and Sara song I've ever heard yet this is the first Tegan and Sara CD to be added to my collection. What's up with that? Me being stupid obviously. I'm very much enjoying this record so far.
Greatest Hits by Keith Urban
Cut me some slack. I occasionally enjoy the strange amalgam of country and rock that makes up the majority of contemporary country radio and Keith Urban does it really, really well. He also does sad, depressed country songs well too. I like those.
Writer's Block by Peter, Bjorn and John
I bought the Young Folks single over the summer. I can't recall why I thought it was a good idea to buy just the single and not the whole album but I did and now I own that song twice. Whatever. I've only had a chance to breeze through this quickly but I'm liking the record as a whole so far.
Gattaca Soundtrack
George and Melissa both enthusiastically endorsed the Gattaca soundtrack when I asked for some good ambient music filled film scores. Listening to this a couple times has reaffirmed my decision to trust all of George and Melissa's recommendations without reservation.
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I'm most fond of Broken Social Scene by Broken Social Scene.
Yay for new music.
Yay for new music indeed. Broken Social Scene is added to the to buy list. Thanks for the recommendation.
I highly recommended the Gattaca Soundtrack too (along with 12 Monkeys, American Beauty, Romeo Is Bleeding and The Crying Game).
I see that everyone listens to Broken Social Scene. But for some reason I've been slow on the uptake. I'm gonna have to handle that.
You and me both J have been slow on Broken Social Scene and I'll tell you that we're worse off for it. We should both grab some and then rendezvous to discuss it. Sound like a plan?
I also like BSS's self-titled release best, but "You Forgot It in People" is also pretty darned good. Then there's "Bee Hives" (their largely instrumental album, most of which is on the Half Nelson soundtrack), and the "To Be You and Me" EP.
And if you like BSS, check out Apostle of Hustle and The Most Serene Republic. This is the stuff I listen to most often.