The U & U Show 346 | This Girl Band's Got Me Excited

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James Vincent McMorrow : Cavalier : Post Tropical (2014)

-          2^nd LP. One EP as well.

-          More R&B infused album than his previous work.

-          Slightly mellower style of folk that Bon Iver, but definitely some crossover.

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Wet : Dreams : Wet EP (2013)

-          Debut EP.

-          Falls somewhere between Fiona Apple’s latest release and the XX.

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The U & U Show 345 | Let's Do It Again!

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Solids : Whatevers and Neverminds : Generic Dogs EP (2010)

-          Debut EP. Two singles out as well.

-          Debut LP is out in early 2014

-          This is one of the albums I’m most highly anticipating in 2014.

-          Montreal post-punk rock band.. Think Japandroids with less shouting.

-          CMJ 2013

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Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks : Houston Hades : Wig Out at Jagbags (2014)

-          6^th album with the Jicks

-          Leader of the incredibly influential indie band Pavement.

-          2008’s Real Emotional Trash is one of my all-time favorite albums.

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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's Best Songs of 2013 + Show 343

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113 : The Memories : I’m Easy : Rainy Day Tape (2013)

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112 : The Hold Steady : Criminal Fingers : Criminal Fingers 7" (single) (2013)

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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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