Showing posts with label JEFF the Brotherhood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JEFF the Brotherhood. Show all posts

Monday, December 31, 2018

The U & U's Best Songs of 2018: 118-101





118. (((mothers))) : Pink
Render Another Ugly Method (2018)  |  SoundCloud



117. Goshen Electric Co. : Ring the Bell (Extended)
The Gray Tower b/w Ring The Bell 7” (2018)  |  BandCamp


Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The U & U Show 391 | So Much New & Good



Pond : Zond : Man, It Feels Like Space Again (2015)
-          Forthcoming 6th album
-          Australian group that features members of Tame Impala’s touring band.
-          Led by Nicholas Allbrook, also of Allbrook/Avery, who released his solo debut in 2014.
-          One of the most entertaining lead singers.
-          Latest music and live shows have made me think of 70’s Pink Floyd.
-          This collective of Perth musicians is making some of the greatest psych rock currently.



Ty Segall : Mr. Face : Mr. Face EP (2015)
-          Most recent EP.
-          Released one of the best albums of 2014 called Manipulator.
-          Still on of the best garage psych artists going.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The U & U Show 319!




Mikal Cronin : I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) : Aquarium Drunkard Lagniappe Sessions (2013)
-          Proclaimers' Cover
-          2nd album, MCII, just came out. S/t solo debut out in 2011.
-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.



Wise Blood : Universe Is Blessed : id (2013)
-          Debut full length.
-          Debut EP, These Wings, was out in 2011.
-          Impressive blend of r&b/rap/singing vocals, drums, and samples.


Monday, December 24, 2012

The U & U Show 301! Best Albums of 2012!




Twerps : Don't Be Surprised : Twerps (2011)
-          2nd Album
-          The 2011 album that would've been on my best of show then had I found it in time.
-          A spacey brand of indie pop.
-          CMJ 2012



14 : The Mountain Goats : Harlem Roulette : Transcendental Youth (2012)
-          Latest full length. Previous was 2011's All Eternals Deck and was a Best of the U & U.
-          Their last, The Life of the World to Come, was out in October 2009.
-          Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate  and powerful vocals.



13 : Menomena : Heavy Is As Heavy Does : Moms (2012)
-          5th full length
-          One of the most innovative bands going. Even after Brent Knopf left to form Ramona Falls.



12 : You Won't : Three Car Garage : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)
-          Debut album
-          M. Ward and T. Rex feel to this track.
-          SXSW 2012



11 : Cold Specks : Steady : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)
-          Forthcoming full length debut
-          Powerful rough female vocalist.
-          RIYL The Head and the Heart
-          An awesome video for the track 'Holland' can be found HERE.



10 : Suckers : Figure It Out : Candy Salad (2012)
-          2nd full length
-          Eclectic rock that might could be RIYL Wolf Parade or Menomena. (I do)
-          Debut EP and LP each received Best of the U & U honors.
-          SXSW 2012.



9 : Ty Segall & White Fence : I Am Not A Game : Hair (2012)
-          First collaborative album
-          San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.
-          One three 2012 Ty Segall albums



8 : JEFF the Brotherhood : Country Life : Hypnotic Nights (2012)
-          7th album
-          Classic rock duo from Tennessee comprised of Jake & Jamin Orrall
-          I'm somewhat reluctant to say a cover is one of my favorite songs of the year, but this song was such an unexpected treat when I listened to this album.
-          The rock scene owes a lot of thanks to these guys and Japandroids.



7 : Titus Andronicus : Still Life With Hot Deuce On Silver Platter : Local Business (2012)
-          3rd album.
-          2nd album The Monitor was my pick for best album of 2010 and one of my all time favorites.
-          A Rolling Stone ‘Best new band of 2010’ even though their debut came out in 2008.
-          SXSW 2012



6 : Matthew E. White : Steady Pace : Big Inner (2012)
-          Debut album.
-          Take the sound of Iron & Wine's last 2 albums and the Welcome Wagon and make it catchier, funkier and fuller and you get this incredible album.
-          I saw him perform it once already and I can't recommend the show enough!.
-          One of the best releases of the year.



5 : Perfume Genius : Hood : Put Your Back N 2 It (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Debut album, Learning, was a massive critical hit.
-          Another easy and catchy piano track.
-          This week's band that is blowing up out of the blue. They are everywhere!



T2 : Japandroids : Continuous Thunder : Celebration Rock (2012)
-          2nd album.
-          raucous anthem-filled post punk rock
-          huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.
-          SXSW 2012



T2 : Tame Impala : Feels Like We Only Go Backwards : Lonerism (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Australian classic psych outfit.
-          Members also responsible for the excellent band POND.



T2 : Spiritualized : Mary : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)
-          7th album since 1992!
-          first since 2008.
-          Big time success in the UK.



1 : Moonface : Yesterday's Fire : With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)
-          Forthcoming 2nd album. First with Siinai as backing band
-          First full length was out last year, Organ Music.
-          Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.
-          Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.


Monday, September 17, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 289! The Return!



Matthew E. White : Steady Pace : Big Inner (2012)
-          Debut album.
-          Take the sound of Iron & Wine's last 2 albums and the Welcome Wagon and make it catchier, funkier and fuller and you get this incredible album.
-          I saw him perform it once already and I can't recommend the show enough!.
-          One of the best releases of the year.



Dusted : (Into the) Atmosphere : Total Dust (2012)
-          Debut full length
-          Collaborative band from a member of Holy Fuck and Final Fantasy.
-          Big Neil Young folk sound.



The UFO Club : July : The UFO Club
-          Debut LP from collaboration between The Black Angels and Night Beats.
-          Great dark psych rock… not a surprise considering the band's family tree.



Divine Fits : Shivers (Rowland S. Howard cover) : A Thing Called the Divine Fits (2012)
-          The long awaited collaborative album from Spoon's Britt Daniel and Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs' Dan Boeckner.
-          This album is powered by the Boeckner led tracks but this cover is pretty hard to deny as the album's highlight.
-          Rowland S. Howard was the guitarist in the Boys Next Door, Nick Cave's first band, and Cave covered it brilliantly himself for them.



JEFF the Brotherhood : Changes (Black Sabbath/Ozzy cover) : Hypnotic Nights (2012)
-          7th album
-          Classic rock duo from Tennessee comprised of Jake & Jamin Orrall
-          I'm somewhat reluctant to say a cover is one of my favorite songs of the year, but this song was such an unexpected treat when I listened to this album.
-          The rock scene owes a lot of thanks to these guys and Japandroids.



Grizzly Bear : Sleeping Ute : Shields (2012)
-          Debut album
-          The hype and anticipation surrounding their latest album, Veckatimest, was huge.
-          Great eclectic band



Menomena : Heavy Is As Heavy Does : Moms (2012)
-          5th full length
-          One of the most innovative bands going. Even after Brent Knopf left to form Ramona Falls.



El Ten Eleven : Thanks Bill : Transitions (2012)
-          5th album.
-          Experimental post-rock duo.



Hornet Leg : We're So Ugly : Ribbon of Fear (2009)
-          Debut full length.
-          Portland garage psych rock



Needles//Pins : I Heart Your Drugs : 12:34 (2012)
-          Debut full length
-          Fun and loose, anthemic rock.



Tame Impala : Apocalypse Dreams : Lonerism (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Australian classic psych outfit.
-          Members also responsible for the excellent band POND.



Dark Meat : When the Shelter Came : When the Shelter Came (2009)
-          One of the most unique groups making music
-          Athens based collective of musicians making sounds that combine Captain Beefheart, Zappa, the Stooges and host of other classic, off-beat psych bands.
-          Pretty awesome/inappropriate album art.



Twin Shadow : Five Seconds : Confess (2012)
-          2nd album
-          There might not be a song I've listened to more since my move than this one
-          Band led by George Lewis Jr.
-          Part pop, part 80's synth rock, part dance and all wrapped up in Lewis' dynamic vocals.



College : A Real Hero : A Real Hero EP (2010)
-          Dance pop band that one me over with this track's inclusion on the Drive OST.
-          I openly admit that my love of this track is directly related to my enjoyment of the movie, but it's still been one I've kept replaying frequently.
-          Really love the 80's vibe of the entire soundtrack.
-          2 full lengths out as well.



Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin : Pop Song : Pop Song 7" (2012)
-          Fuzzy nd energetic blast of garage sounds from usual San Fran collaborators.
-          San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leaders.
-          Ty Segall is in the process of releasing his 3rd full length album of 2012.



Natural Child : B$G P$MP$N : Hard In Heaven (2012)
-          2nd full length.
-          Big vintage 1970's classic rock sound here. Think Lynyrd Skynyrd.
-          Debut, 1971, was on more than a few best of '11 lists.



Here We Go Magic : Hard To Be Close : A Different Ship (2012)
-          3rd album. Also one EP
-          Upbeat indie pop.



Sam Flax : Child of Glass : Age Waves (2012)
-          Debut full length. One EP out as well.
-          Catchy, fuzzy, eclectic psych rock.
-          For fans of Kurt Vile's heavier tracks.