The U & U's Best Albums of 2014 & Show 388

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20 | Foxygen : Cosmic Vibrations : … And Star Power (2014)

-          3rd full length.

-          Their 2^nd, We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic, was my 2^nd favorite of 2014.

-          Funkier Rolling Stones feel.

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19 | Ages and Ages : Our Demons : Divisionary (2014)

-          2^nd full length.

-          One of the catchiest songs out this entire year.

-          Oregon indie poppers.

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The U & U Show 377 | CMJ 2014 Preview Show #1

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Heart-Ships : Nadine : Foil (2014) 

-       First single of debut LP.

-       Debut EP, EP1 was a highlight of 2013.

-       Reminiscent of Modest Mouse and Frog Eyes.

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OnlyReal : Punks and Potions : Days in the City EP (2013)

-       Debut EP

-       Also released 2 singles from forthcoming debut full length. Due out in 2015.

-       Vocalist over a blend of super catchy classic indie rock and electronic music.

-       23 yr old Niall Galvin bedroom project.

-       CMJ 2014

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The U & U Show 368 | New Bon Iver & Titus Andronicus

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Blithe Field : Perry St. 2 : Warm Blood (2012)

-          6^th-ish album. Includes a few collections. There are also numerous singles.

-          One of the most beautiful, creative, indie folk albums.

-          RIYL Mutual Benefit or Mimicking Birds.

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Bon Iver : Heavenly Father : Wish I Was Here OST (2014)

-          Contribution to the soundtrack to the latest Zack Braff film.

-          First Bon Iver music in a long time.

-          Leader Justin Vernon has been working on his other projects, Volcano Choir and The Shouting Matches, since.

-          Sounds a bit more like Volcano Choir than Bon Iver, but still the Justin Vernon stamp.

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The U & U Show 355 | 14 New Albums Worth Your While

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Future Islands : A Song for Our Grandfathers : Singles (2014)

-       4th full length. Out March 25.

-       Upbeat beach pop with more power here than ever before.

-       Baltimore band.

-       Best of SXSW 2014

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The War On Drugs : Under the Pressure : Lost In The Dream (2014)

-          Latest single from their forthcoming 3^rd full length.

-          Kurt Vile’s former outfit is still providing long time Vile fans sounds more in the vein of his older, soaring, drone- heavy work.

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U & U Show 348 | Hold Steady & SXSW Preview Show #1

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The Hold Steady : I Gotta Get Drunk (Willie Nelson cover) : Rags EP (2014)

-          EP of covers paying tribute to

-          6^th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.

-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.

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Kevin Drew : Back Out On The… : Spirit If… (2007)

-          Debut LP. 2^nd, Darlings, is out soon.

-          One of the most talented solo artists in the big group of Canadians that comprise Broken Social Scene.

-          SXSW 2014

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The U & U Show 342 | Last Batch Before The Recaps

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Sufjan Stevens : Sister Winter : Songs For Christmas (2001-2006)

-          Possibly my #1 favorite Christmas song ever.

-          This gives him an even 10 Christmas albums full of classics and originals.

-          I don't listen to any other holiday music anymore.

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The War On Drugs : Red Eyes : Lost In The Dream (2014)

-          Latest single from their forthcoming 3^rd full length.

-          Kurt Vile’s former outfit is still providing long time Vile fans sounds more in the vein of his older, soaring, drone- heavy work.

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