The U & U Show 344 | The 20 Best Albums of 2013

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Magnolia Electric Co. : It’s Made Me Cry : It’s Made Me Cry EP (2009)

-          From his Record Store Day Release

-          Josephine was his latest full-length

-          Jason Molina’s current moniker he’s releasing music under.

-          Also released music in his name and Songs: Ohia

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20 : Volcano Choir : Dancepack : Repave (2013)

-          debut album was 2009's Unmap.

-          Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) project with Collections of Colonies of Bees.

-          Bon Iver’s owned the 2008 music world

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The U & U Show 334 | Bill Callahan is a Warm Blanket

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Willis Earl Beal : Wavering Lines : Nobody Knows (2013)

-       2^nd full length.

-       Debut was lo-fi, unflattering and didn't show off his insanely powerful voice.

-       Big time comparisons to Tom Waits.

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Bill Callahan : The Sing : Dream River (2013)

-       5^th solo album.

-       His 4^th, Apocalypse, was one of the best albums of 2011.

-       Former leader of Smog.

-       His voice has so much warm, fatherly power. Fall and Winter don’t stand a chance.

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The U & U Show 333 | New Wooden Wand & Arcade Fire

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Wooden Wand & the World War IV : I Hate the Nightlife : Wooden Wand & the World War IV (2013)

-          2^nd album of 2013.

-          Blood Oaths of the New Blues is still one of the year’s most impressive releases.

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Willis Earl Beal : Comin' Through (feat. Cat Power) : Nobody Knows (2013)

-          2^nd full length.

-          Debut was lo-fi, unflattering and didn't show off his insanely powerful voice.

-          Big time comparisons to Tom Waits.

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The U & U Show 332! | Moonface LP of the Year Repeat?

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Moonface : Everyone Is Noah. Everyone Is the Ark : Julia With Blue Jeans On (2013)

-          3rd full length album from this Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade & Sunset Rubdown) project.

-          Debut, Heartbreaking Bravery, was my pick for best album of 2012.

-          This is album is a solo piano effort.

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The Slims : Only A Part Not The Whole : Slowpoke (2013)

-          Forthcoming release.

-          Follow up to 2010’s Killa Dilla album.

-          Florida band bringing a lot of soul and R & B with an indie spin.

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King Krule : Neptune Estate : 6 Feet Beneath the Moon (2013)

-       Full length debut. 1 EP out.

-       Aka Archy Marshal… formerly Zoo Kid

-       18 year old British singer/songwriter.

-       Unique vocals highlight the musically restrained tracks.

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Jonathan Rado : Pot Of Gold : RAW & ODAR (2013)

-       Album of rough demos available for free on BandCamp.

-       Proper full length debut, Law & Order is forthcoming.

-       One of the two main members of Foxygen.

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Gregory Alan Isakov : Saint Valentine : The Weatherman (2013)

-          5^th album

-          More traditional-leaning folk singer-songwriter.

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Volcano Choir : Comrade : Repave (2013)

-       debut album was 2009's Unmap.

-       Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) project with Collections of Colonies of Bees.

-       Bon Iver’s owned the 2008 music world

Label's Site : Myspace : HypeMachine

Bombadil : Angeline : Metrics of Affection (2013)

-          4^th full length

-          Upbeat folk poppers from North Carolina

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Ezra Furman : My Zero : Day of the Dog (2013)

-          1^st single off 5^th album.

-          Formerly went by Ezra Furman and the Harpoons.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter

Ty Segall : Sleeper : Sleeper (2013)

-          Mellowest album to date.

-          Also readying the debut release from his appropriately named group FUZZ.

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Why? : Murmurer : Golden Tickets EP (2013)

-       New EP featuring songs about specific fans.

-       2012's Mumps, Etc. was their latest LP.

-       An incredibly unique blend of Alt hip hop, spoken word and alt indie rock.

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Saint Rich : Officer : Beyond the Drone (2013)

-          Debut full length

-          Project from Delicate Steve’s Steve Marion.

-          Yeasayer’s Anand Wilder is supposed to be on the album as well.

-          Download this from their BandCamp.

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J Roddy Walston & the Business : Marigold : Essential Tremors (2013)

-          6th album

-          2010 s/t album was excellent.

-          Baltimore band

-          Rock and roll feel to some of the tracks

-          Makes me think of Dr. Dog here.

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Crocodiles : I Like It In The Dark : Crimes of Passion (2013)

-          4th album

-          Lo-fi, post-punk, psych… a big mash up of styles.

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The U & U Show 325! Two of the 13's Best Songs

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Ellery James Roberts : Kerou's Lament (single) (2013)

-          Solo debut single from the former lead sing of the now defunct Wu Lyf.

-          Wu Lyf's lone album, Go Tell Fire to the Mountain, was one of 2011's best albums.

-          This is might be my favorite song of the year so far.

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Volcano Choir : Byegone : Repave (2013)

-          debut album was 2009's Unmap.

-          Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) project with Collections of Colonies of Bees.

-          Bon Iver’s owned the 2008 music world

Label's Site : Myspace : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 140!!!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 140 Right Here, Right Now! Soulsavers – All the Way Down – Broken (2009) - 2nd Soulsavers album - Mark Lanegan’s latest album since his insanely good album of duets with Isobel Campbell - His voice is hauntingly soulful Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine John Henry & The Engine – Lightning City Blues – Under the Yellow Moon (2008) - 2nd album - RIYL: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ album - Dirty brooding blues. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon Gentleman Losers – Laureline – The Gentleman Losers (2006) - Instrumental track that I can’t get enough of once I heard it - This track features a bit more guitar than the other stuff I’ve heard by them. - Easy melancholy progression. - They have a new album just out called Dustland. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Cave Singers – Hen of the Woods - Welcome Joy (2009) - 2nd album - An eerie style of folk… the vocals really stand out - RIYL: Lightning Dust - The lead singers sound like they could be brother and sister Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Family Portrait – Mega Secrets – Mega Secrets (2009) - mellow lo-fi 60’s surf feel to this one - good summertime track to relax to. - Crazy homemade video to this track with a wide assortment of flamethrowers Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Dead Man’s Bones – My Body’s A Zombie For You – Dead Man’s Bones (2009) - First single from actors’, Ryan Gosling and Zack Shields, band featuring Silverlake Conservatory children’s choir. - Out October 6th - On ANTI one of the most eclectic labels going. Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Timber Timbre – Lay Down in the Tall Grass – Timber Timbre (2009) - 2nd album, debut was out in 2007 ‘Medicinals’ - M. Ward + Bon Iver + Tom Waits’ ‘What’s He Building In There?’ - Eerily cool spooky tracks… slogan on Myspace is ‘Creep on creepin’ on.’ - Toronto duo - ‘Music to kill you lover to’ Label Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Volcano Choir – Island, IS – Unmap (2009) - debut album - Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) project with Collections of Colonies of Bees. - Bon Iver’s owned the 2008 music world - Out 9/22 of Jagjaguwar Label's Site : Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Sufjan Stevens – Decatur – Illinois (2005) - 5th album of 5. 2nd in his State Themed series - Playing Bloomington on Setp 29th Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Magnolia Electric Co. – Whip-Poor-Will – Josephine (2009) - latest album from this Jason Molina band - this song was a long time b-side favorite Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Clues – You Have My Eyes Now – Clues (2009) - debut album - Alden Penner (The Unicorns) and Bredan Reed (Arcade Fire Alum) - doesn’t really sound like a combination of those two bands which is pretty cool, I think. Official Site : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Entrance Band – Lookout! – The Entrance Band (2009) - debut on Underwater Peoples - LA Trio that can have a very psychedelic sound at times - This track is more pixies if they had an 80’s British lead singer. Official Site : Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Brendan Benson – Poised and Ready – My Old, Familiar Friend (2009) - forthcoming album, first since Raconteurs work - out 8-18-09 - for those not near and dear to his previous solo work you should be able to at least clearly hear his contribution to the Raconteurs’ sound. Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Pablo – Ha Ha Ha Ha – There’s Rope to Leave (2009) - 2nd album - Debut was one of the great under-appreciated gems of the past 3yrs or so - If you dig this one, check out the song ‘Loser Crew’ from their debut. - Stream this entire album on Spinner! Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine