2008-05: Antony and the Johnsons, Bon Iver, Jack Johnson, Moby, Phantom Planet, Radiohead, Sea Wolf, The Cave Singers, The Dodos, The Helio Sequence, The Figurines
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Antony and the Johnsons - Album: I’m a Bird Now
Haunting music and great melodies backed by piano playing that fits. His voice reminds me of this other singer I like named Warren Malone.
Bon Iver - Album: For Emma, Forever Ago
Great modern folk outfit. It’s hard to describe the guy’s voice. I hate to make Elliot Smith comparisons, but this band is in the same vein of his music.
Jack Johnson - Album: Sleep Through The Static
Who doesn’t like Jack Johnson? If you don’t, then you are un-American. It’s a fact. Plus, he plays a telecaster in this album! Seriously though, this album wasn’t great in my opinion – but it’s still great music. I don’t know how that makes sense. You figure it out.
Moby - Album: Last Night
Yes! Moby is back to what he does best – make techno music that samples old recordings. This album could be the follow-up to “Play.”
Phantom Planet - Album: Raise The Dead
This is my new workout ablum! Get that body moving!
Radiohead – Album: In Rainbows
Not a great album in my opinion, but good! That first track, 15 Step, has a great riff with a telecaster.
Sea Wolf – Album: Get To The River Before It Runs Too Low (EP)
“Oh Gyspy woman said to me, “You’re a wolf boy, get outta this town.” Great sound – there’s a cello that kicks of that first song and it’s all uphill from there.
The Cave Singers – Album: Invitation Songs
Sparse, yet lush sounding folk. The lead singer’s voice will remind you a coal miner. Love ‘em. Your foot will be tapping before you know it.
The Dodos – Album: Visiter
Not only will your foot be tapping, you’ll be stomping it on the ground after listening to these guys – amazingly, there’s only two of them. One doing vocals and guitar, and the other playing that hyper-kinetic drumbeat.
The Helio Sequence - Album: Keep Your Eyes Ahead
This Portland, Oregon based duo has that rich, majestic tone and melodies that keep coming back to you. Awesome album.
The Figurines - Album: Skeleton
This is the Danish band’s first album. It doesn’t hang together as well as their second one, but the music is great. “Back In The Day” is a fantastic song.
