Showing posts with label Jim Ward. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jim Ward. Show all posts

Monday, August 15, 2011

The Unknown & Unheard Show 242!













Frightened Rabbit - Fuck This Place - A Frightened Rabbit EP (2011)
-          This is a tour-only EP for their current run with Death Cab For Cutie.
-          This track features Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura.
-          This is one of their greatest tracks, in my opinion. Why hide it away on a tour-only release?
-          4 albums out.
-          Organ Fight is their best to date.
-          Scottish accent stands out, but there seems to be something more than that to his vocals and make them truly unique.














The Mountain Goats – No Children - Tallahassee (2003)
-          7th album of 13.
-          Their last, 'All Eternals Deck' , was out in early 2011 and one of the best of the year.
-          Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate and powerful vocals.
-          Opened for Bright Eyes last Thursday and this was the highlight track.
-          About as stripped back as I've played on here.














Ezra Furman & The Harpoons – We Should Fight - Inside the Human Body (2008)
-          2nd album. 3rd is forthcoming.
-          One of the most talented and refreshing artists going.
-          Played a great, energetic SXSW set.
-          SEE THIS MAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th in Indy for $5!














Langhorne Slim – She’s Gone - Langhorne Slim (2010)
-          3rd full length of 4..
-          His self-titled second blew me away.
-          the best folk singer/songwriter out there for my money.
-          Playing Radio Radio in two weeks for $10!














Yellow Ostrich - Left Behind (Beat Happening cover) - The Mistress (2011)
-          Bonus track from their debut full length
-          Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.
-          Very talented vocalist. Uses looping to deeply layer his music.
-          Played SXSW














You Can't Win, Charlie Brown - Sort Of - You Can't Win, Charlie Brown EP (2011)
-          Debut EP
-          Also have a debut full length out entitled ‘Chromatic.’
-          Band from Portugal who takes there name from a Charlie Brown cartoon.














Jim Ward - Broken Songs - Quiet In the Valley, On the Shores of the Darkness (2011)
-          A compilation of 3 EPs, the last of which coincided with this release.
-          Former leader of At the Drive-In a great post punk band out of El Paso during the late 90's/early 00's.
-          This is about as far from that sound as you can get. Mellow, easy, mostly-acoustic alt country. Think Ryan Adams.














Mister Heavenly - Your Girl - Out of Love (2011)
-          2nd single from forthcoming full length debut.
-          the latest in what's becoming a long line of big indie names collaborating.
-          Features Nick Thorburn (Islands/The Unicorns), Ryan Kattner (Man Man), and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse).
-          This track is included on an incredible free Sub Pop Records sampler.















Richard Swift - Bat Coma Motown – The Atlantic Ocean (2009)
-          4th full length
-          Hops from genre to genre
-          This track has some serious vintage sounds, Motown in particular, and was released on a primer EP that was filled with similar feels.














  
Risers – Devil’s Game - Risers EP (2011)
-          2nd EP
-          Download it for free from their BandCamp site.
-          RIYL: The Twilight Singers.










 



Twilight Singers – She Was Stolen – Dynamite Steps (2011)
-          forthcoming 3rd full length
-          Led by Greg Dulli.
-          Dulli has also collaborated with Mark Lanegan to release a couple albums as the Gutter Twins.
-          The build through out this song is worth the price of the album.
-          Whether it’s here or in the Gutter Twins, Dulli is capable of creating deep powerful moods and feelings.












 

WATERS - O Holy Day Break - Out In the Light (2011)
-          Forthcoming debut album. Out 9/20.
-          New project led by Van Pierszalowski (previously of Port O'Brien).













 
Efrim Manuel Menuck - Our Lady of Parc Extension and Her Munificent Sorrows - Plays 'High Gospel' (2011)
-          Solo debut from the leader of Godspeed You Black Emporer and Thee Silver Mt. Zion.
-          Very eclectic, orchestral blend of styles. Some lean much more electronic than others.













 
NewVillager - Rich Doors - NewVillager (2011)
-          One of a couple singles they have out.
-          No full length out yet.
-          Eclectic dance pop that makes me think of Yeasayer quite a bit.
-          'Rich Doors' was their first single out and a great track as well.













 
Ted Nugent - Strangle Hold – Ted Nugent (1975)
-          Opening track on debut solo release.
-          Was the leader of the Amboy Dukes prior to this release.
-          Named the 31st greatest guitar solo of all time by guitar world! Woooo!












 

My Morning Jacket – Off the Record - Z (2005)
-          Probably the most notable Louisville band going.
-          Led by and known for Jim James on lead vocals.
-          Seeing this track live made me immediately think of Strangle Hold

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Unknown & Unheard Show 241!!!

















Jim Ward - My Town - Quiet In the Valley, On the Shores of the Darkness (2011)
-          A compilation of 3 EPs, the last of which coincided with this release.
-          Former leader of At the Drive-In a great post punk band out of El Paso during the late 90's/early 00's.
-          This is about as far from that sound as you can get. Mellow, easy, mostly-acoustic alt country. Think Ryan Adams.

















Mikal Cronin - Apathy - Mikal Cronin (2011)
-          Solo debut.
-          Album is produced by fellow west coaster, Ty Segall.
-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts.

















Bright Eyes – Burn Rubber – Take It Easy, Love Nothing (2004)
-          He has also released 2 solo albums and a brand new Bright Eyes album, The Peoples' Key.
-          One of the best SXSW shows. 2+ hours, under the super moon, fireworks and $1 tacos!
-          Symon Joyner cover.

















The Mountain Goats – Lovecraft in Brooklyn – Heretic Pride (2008)
-          7th album of 9.
-          Their last, 'All Eternals Deck' , was out in early 2011 and one of the best of the year.
-          Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate and powerful vocals.
-          Opening for Bright Eyes next Thursday!

















Okkervil River –Gold Faces - Your Past Life as a Blast 7"(2011)
-          The b-side from their latest single from their latest LP is I Am Very Far.
-          These guys are a former best of the U & U top spot holder thanks to their album ‘The Stage Names’
-          Lyric-heavy deeply layered building folk rock.

















The Gregory Brothers - The Dress Look Nice On You - Seven Swans Re-Imagined (2011)
-          Sufjan Steven’s album covered for charity.
-          Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy is the most notable name.















The Pieces - Good Question - The Pieces (2003)
-          Led by Vess von Rhutenberg.         
-          Opened for Black Francis
-          An Indy singer-songwriter who I've become friends with over the past couple years.
-          Was a member of the Zero Boys and the Lemonheads.

















Roadside Graves - Double Feature - We Can Take Care of Ourselves (2011)
-          Forthcoming 4th album.
-          Very well received  3rd album.
-          Remind me a good deal of Lucero and their bar room style of rock/southern rock.




















Carousels - Carousel - Carousels 4 (2011)
-          They have a sound that is part Jesus and Mary Chain, Pulp and a little
-          A must Google.
-          There is pretty much nothing out there about this band, however there is another band out there with the same name… different style.

















Neon Indian - Fallout - Era Extrana (2011)
-          Forthcoming album out Sept 13th.
-          Brooding synth with a last dance at prom scene from a John Hughes film.
-          I really like it for as cheesy and out of place I feel it should be.
-          Kind of the same vibe as some of Justin Vernon's work. The quality of the end product transcends all else.

















Bartin Memberg - Hammered Enamored - Sills EP (2011)
-          Debut EP
-          Slower, stripped back track from a set of songs that lean more towards dance/beat-driven pop.
-          Reminds me of Menomena and the Cold War Kids track Hospital Beds.
-          Stream his entire EP on his BandCamp and then set your own price for it!

















Cold War Kids – Hospital Beds – Robbers & Cowards (2007)
-          debut full length album from this California band
-          3 eps prior to its release
-          played last years lollapalooza in Chicago this past summer and are supposed to have a great live show.

















James Apollo - Happiness - Til Your Feet Bleed (2011)
            - Cool Americana singer songwriter.
            - Really enjoy his tired, raspy voice.

















Fair Ohs - Baldessari - Everything Is Dancing (2011)
-          Formerly Thee Fair Ohs
-          Tropical/Beachy rock from the UK
-          Makes me think of Lord Huron.

















Jim Ward - The Beginning of the End - Quiet In the Valley, On the Shores of the Darkness (2011)
-          A compilation of 3 EPs, the last of which coincided with this release.
-          Former leader of At the Drive-In a great post punk band out of El Paso during the late 90's/early 00's.
-          This is about as far from that sound as you can get. Mellow, easy, mostly-acoustic alt country. Think Ryan Adams.

















NewVillager - Lighthouse - NewVillager (2011)
-          One of a couple singles they have out.
-          No full length out yet.
-          Eclectic dance pop that makes me think of Yeasayer quite a bit.
-          'Rich Doors' was their first single out and a great track as well.

















Moonface - Return to the Violence of the Ocean Floor - Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (2011)
-          First full length. Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.
-          Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.