September 25th, 2009
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The Starseeds made some noise in the late 90s in Europe & America, having been called “the hottest import since Massive Attack.” The Vancouver duo Regina Dannhof and Alex McGowan have created an incredibly deep & transcendental gem with their 1998 release Parallel Life. This album is great if you’re able to listen to it from start to finish; just close your eyes and you’ll find yourself zoned out, lost in the lush & mystical, dream-like soundscapes of Parallel Life. Regina’s voice softly resonates throughout the record behind Alex’s fantastic fuzzy rhythms & bass lines. I can’t get enough of this album. |
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Artist: The Starseeds
Song: Parallel Life.mp3
Album: Parallel Life
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Artist: The Starseeds
Song: Timequakes.mp3 |
September 19th, 2009
100th Newdust Post!!
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Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Song: Radio Waves.mp3
Album: Dazzle Ships |
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Artist: Zapp
Song: Radio People.mp3
Album: The New Zapp IV U |
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September 10th, 2009
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Echo & The Bunnymen’s 1984 Ocean Rain is a beautifully dark & majestic album, well-crafted from start to finish. Recorded with a 35-piece orchestra, this is E & The B’s step away from their previous works’ heavier rock sound, with a much more delicate & atmospheric sound. |
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These guys have left an impression on many bands, the obvious being Arcade Fire. Listening to this album made me realize just how young and ignorant my earbuds are. When I first heard Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible a couple years back, I thought it was one of the most unique albums I had ever heard. That was true at the time, but only because I hadn’t heard Echo & The Bunnymen yet. Turns out they’ve been rockin’ that sound since the 80s. I looked into E & The B a while back and never actually gave them a solid listen. When I stumbled across an LP of Ocean Rain at a local Half Price Books, I had no choice but to buy it. It’s been called their strongest effort, with the single “The Killing Moon” admired as one of the band’s greatest songs. Here are my two favorites off the album.
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Artist: Echo & The Bunnymen
Song: Silver.mp3
Album: Ocean Rain
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Song: Nocturnal Me.mp3
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September 3rd, 2009
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Real Life is considered one of the first post-punk albums, and admired still today as one of the greatest. Released in 1978 (two months before The Cars debut), Real Life helped lay the blueprint for the many faces of punk & new wave rock. |
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Don’t you love it when you get a new roommate & he graces your dwelling with his extensive record collection? I know I do. Real Life was the first record out of his collection that I listened to. Honestly I didn’t expect too much from it, I thought the cover looked cool so I gave it a listen. This is one of those albums that you must listen to before you die. The fact that it was released in ‘78 is even more impressive. I can’t say I know too much about the roots of punk rock, but I’m sure that Real Life, with its heavy synth-lines & screaming sax, had to have been the first of its kind in the world of punk. It’s got this dark, sort of eerie vibe to it. If I ever decide to open a funhouse in a traveling carnival, I’d have this album on repeat blaring through the speakers. You’ll see what I mean. I can only imagine what it must have been like to see these guys live in their short-lived, 4-year run. Listen to this album if you get the chance; your ears will thank you.
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Artist: Magazine
Song: The Great Beautician In The Sky.mp3
Album: Real Life
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August 23rd, 2009
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Here’s something for all you attic dusters: it’s the first thumb-through of grandpa’s record collection (and you know he’s always full of surprises).
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Returning from Nashville in the late 1950’s its The Everly Brothers. In the golden age of Rock ‘n’ Roll these boys were a couple of pharaohs. Their unmistakable harmonies made them some of the most famous songwriters on both the Billboard and Country and Western charts, and along the way they provided hits for artists like Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and the Beatles. Their tunes will make you want to grease back your hair and start wearing leather again. The Brothers Don and Phil Everly are definitely two guys you need to get familiar with because they set the stage for pop music as we know it with a string of hits that lasted into the seventies. And besides, when you’re playing your next game of music jeopardy you can score some points for best history lesson. Dig it!
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Artist: The Everly Brothers
Song: Cathy’s Clown.mp3
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