out this week

Bright Eyes: Four Winds EP
This is an incredible EP, can’t wait to hear Cassadaga!!!!!!
(ps, Pitchfork only gave this EP a 5.9... WTF!!?!?!?!... that makes me so mad!!!)

Four Winds [super-wicked-cool song]
Smoke Without Fire [wicked-cool song]

buy Four Winds EP here


Arcade Fire: Neon Bible
I didn’t like Funeral very much... however, this follow-up is surprising great! Oh, be sure to check out the limited edition of Neon Bible... I don't know what's on that version, but the cover art is amazing!!

Keep The Car Running [super-wicked-cool song]
Neon Bible [super-wicked-cool song]
The Well And The Lighthouse [wicked-cool song]

buy Neon Bible here


Air: Pocket Symphony
Pocket Symphony is one of those perfect winter albums, it is no doubt another fine release by the French duo.

Once Upon a Time [wicked-cool song]
Mer Du Japon [wicked-cool song]
Redhead Girl

buy Pocket Symphony here


The Horrors: Strange House
The Horrors is an incredible band, and Strange House is one of the best albums of the year so far!

Excellent Choice [wicked-cool song]
She Is The New Thing [wicked-cool song]
Thunderclaps [wicked-cool song]

buy Strange House here


!!!: Myth Takes

All My Heroes Are Weirdos
Break In Case Of Anything

buy Myth Takes here


Maria Taylor: Lynn Teeter Flower
Maria Taylor’s second album features similar styles of Jenny Lewis and Regina Spektor. In my opinion, it is a much finer record than 11:11.

Smile And Wave [wicked-cool song]
Lost Time

buy Lynn Teeter Flower here


Gruff Rhys: Candylion
Although I don’t think Candylion is all that great, Gruff Rhys is extremely entertaining live... so go see him live, I guess.

Lonsome Words
Gyrru Gyrru Gyrru

buy Candylion here

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Coming off of an ordinarily boring debut in 11:11, Maria Taylor is back with a surprisingly wonderful indie-pop follow-up entitled Lynn Teeter Flower. Tracks such as "A Good Start", "Smile And Wave", and "Irish Goodbye" all have this catchy-Regina Spektor-like-uplifting-melodies that can easily become huge radio hits. On the other hand, other tracks like "Clean Getaway" and "The Ballad Of Sean Foley" both feature this Jenny Lewis-ish folkie/soul style. While 11:11 was extremely unimpressive, Lynn Teeter Flower is actually a rather entertaining record and it shows Maria Taylor progressing as an solo artist.

A Good Start
Clean Getaway
Smile And Wave [wicked-cool song]
Replay
Irish Goodbye
The Ballad Of Sean Foley [wicked-cool song]
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Lynn Teeter Flower comes out on March 6, you can pre-order it here