Every Tuesday new albums release and every Tuesday I wade through the mess to pick out what I like. I would tweet my picks and one day a friend suggested I start a blog. Either he was tired of my Tuesday tweets or he wanted more. So here are my picks. Again, these are the releases that I'm listening to and trying out so listener beware.
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Punch Brothers Antifogmatic
When Nickel Creek split up it hit us all right where it hurts. Chris Thile's solo efforts were fine but nothing really compared to what was lost. In 2008 Thile and a band of four young men released a bluegrass/folk album entitled Punch under the guise of Punch Brothers. Punch was nuanced, subtle and textured. It demanded repeated listens and repeated listens I struggled to give it. I wanted more Nickel Creek and nothing would satiate me. Antifogmatic is closer to what I want and more of what I need.
Drake Thank Me Later
I've only recently embraced the hip hop album as a whole with rappers like Lil Wayne, Wale, Jay-Z, The Cool Kids, Speech Debelle, etc. I went through a period regarding the hip hop genre only as single worthy. So we'll see what a Canadian Degrassi grad can muster for his debut. I'm ready. And Drake, a proper Thank You card is forthcoming.
Nappy Roots Pursuit of Nappyness
Can I withstand two hip hop albums in one day? I have a soft spot for Nappy Roots from their Watermelon, Chicken & Grits days but I haven't paid much attention since. It looks like their aesthetic has matured a little bit but is a little more Southern fried catchy-ness a la "Aww Naww" too much to hope for?
Devo Something for Everybody
It's been two decades since Devo released a studio album and it's high time. Q:Are We Not Men A:We Are Devo! ranks with Combat Rock and One On One as 80s albums that I can play front to back without cringing. So I am 100% down for more Devo. While we're on the subject, it might be time to give Cheap Trick's The Latest another listen.
Rasputina Sister Kinderhook
Equal parts Gogol Bordello, The Decemberists and Regina Spektor, Rasputina's Sister Kinderhook is full of sweet vocals and Eastern European flavor. It reminds me of what a Grimm fairy tale would sound like. I'm not sure if this is something I can listen to on a day to day basis but as background music for pipe smoking or tarot card reading it will suffice.
We Are Scientists Barbara
I know I like We Are Scientists. I also know I haven't listened to them as much as I feel I should.
Barbara is my chance (and as good as any) to catch up.
Now That's What I Call the USA: The Patriotic Country Collection
How are you going to ignore this? You can't. So let's just grab a six pack of _____ Lite and argue over whose truck is more bad ass. Ranging from saccharine sweet imagery straight out of fictional, Norman Rockwell, Anytown USA to more intelligent songs like Chely Wright's "Bumper of My SUV" this compilation is the perfect soundtrack to bludgeon minorities to. This 4th of July I know what I'll be listening to as I light bottle rockets off of my raging red white and blue boner. Yee. Haw.
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