Rainy Memorial – New Music Week of 5/25/09
That’s how rainy it is right now (ok, it may nt look too rainy, but I’m serious, this is some serious MOVIE rain coming down right now); the clouds opened up to thunderous applause about half an hour ago, effectively raining out every BBQ in the national capital. So, instead, I’m inside surveying the music field this week.
Not too much coming out, but some good stuff nonetheless:
Grizzly Bear – Veckatimist: The big one, which has been getting positive reviews seemingly everywhere. I haven’t listened to much of it yet, but what I have heard sounds like the same beautiful arrangements of the last few albums.
Jenny Owen Youngs – Transmitter Failure: Not sure how I missed this before. Poppy female solo artist with a penchant toward multi-instrumentalism. Might come across as a little too polished for some, but I still say it’s great. Available early here, with part of the proceeds going to charity.
Viva Voce – Rose City: The last thing I heard from Viva Voce (Italian for “word of mouth”) was 2006′s Get Yr Blood Sucked Out, an excellent rock record that cemented them in regular rotation. With a couple more band members to aid in developing the multi-layered, effects-driven sound, I have pretty high hopes for this album.
That’s it, as far as I can tell. Slow week, I guess – designed to build anticipation for next week’s Elvis Costello/Eels/Deastro onslaught.
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