song of the moment

Oh man, only a week away from the release of PJ Harvey's Let England Shake! I am so stoked for this record, can't wait to hear it! Check out the video for "The Words That Maketh Murder" below.

hold fast, hold fast, hold fast

PJ Harvey & John Parish will perform on The Late Show with David Letterman this Friday (June 12)!

Also, make sure you check out this awesome video for The Maccabees's "Can You Give It".



The Maccabees: Can You Give It [wicked-cool song]
from Wall Of Arms, buy the album here

out this week

Anti-Flag: A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime
The proceeds of this album will be going to the The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime (http://www.cvvc.org/) as well as educational bonds. This limited pressing album features five new Anti-Flag studio tracks along with five live songs.

Anthem For The New Millenium Generation
1 Trillion Dollars (Live) [wicked-cool song]

buy A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime here


Babyshambles: Shotter's Nation
Pete Doherty is on top of his game once again and Shotter’s Nation echoes the good old days of The Libertines.

Carry On Up The Morning [wicked-cool song]
Side Of The Road [wicked-cool song]
Lost Art Of Murder [wicked-cool song]

buy Shotter's Nation here
please note that Shotter's Nation is out this week in the UK only, it will come out in North America on October 23rd

PJ Harvey: White Chalk
Polly’s latest masterpiece is out in North America this week.

Broken Harp [wicked-cool song]
The Mountain [wicked-cool song]

buy White Chalk here


Jakobinarina: The First Crusade
The combination of The Hives and Art Brut’s humours and attitudes make The First Crusade a very appealing record.

His Lyrics Are Disastrous [wicked-cool song]
I'm A Villain

buy The First Crusade here


Idiot Pilot: Wolves
Wolves is available in North America through the band's online store and live shows starting this week; however, the album will not be in stores until January 2008. That means you can get this additively enjoyable alternative rock album months before its actual street date.

Retina And The Sky
Red Museum [wicked-cool song]

buy Wolves here


The Most Serene Republic: Population

The Men Who Live Upstairs

buy Population here

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out this week

What a weird release week: three dramatic changes in musical style coming from PJ Harvey, Iron and Wine, and Múm… it’s like The Twilight Zone!!!

The Weakerthans: Reunion Tour
The highly-anticipated and long-awaited follow-up to Reconstruction Site is another lycially satisfying record by The Weakerthans.

Civil Twilight [wicked-cool song]
Reunion Tour [wicked-cool song]

buy Reunion Tour here


PJ Harvey: White Chalk
Hauntingly gorgeous!!! PJ Harvey has taken a brand new direction on White Chalk: musically, the angry rock guitar melodies are replaced by haunting piano notes whereas vocally, her commanding deep voice is replaced by mesmerizing soft tones as well as unusual high pitches.

The Devil [wicked-cool song]
When Under Ether [wicked-cool song]

White Chalk is out this week in the UK, but it won't be out till next week in North America


The New Amsterdams: At The Foot Of My Rival

Hughes
Fortunate Fool

buy At The Foot Of My Rival here


Iron & Wine: Sheperd's Dog

Wolves (Song of the Shepherd's Dog)
Boy With a Coin [wicked-cool song]

buy Sheperd's Dog here


Tiny Masters of Today: Bang Bang Boom Cake
Two kids (13-year-old Ivan and 11-year-old Ada) making rebellious punk songs – wickedly entertaining!!! Already had a profound impact in the UK, Bang Bang Boom Cake will try to make some noise in North America this week.

Stickin' It to the Man [wicked-cool song]
Bushy [wicked-cool song]

buy Bang Bang Boom Cake here


Múm: Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy
So different... ???

They Made Frogs Smoke 'Til They Exploded
Dancing Behind My Eyelids

buy Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy here


Two Gallants: Two Gallants
A good folk rock record full of heart and soul! Indeed, it is a giant step up from What The Toll Tells.

The Deader [wicked-cool song]
Despite What You've Been Told [wicked-cool song]

buy Two Gallants here


Devendra Banhart: Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

Shabop Shalom

buy Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon here

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i sowed a rose underneath the oak grove

Watch PJ Harvey performs "Grow Grow Grow" on French television.


Grow Grow Grow [wicked-cool song]
Broken Harp [wicked-cool song]
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White Chalk comes out on September 24th in the UK, you can pre-order it here

out this week

PJ Harvey: White Chalk Single
First single off PJ Harvey’s stunning 8th studio album, White Chalk.

When Under Ether [super-wicked-cool song]

buy White Chalk 7" here


Babyshambles: Delivery Singles
Brand new Babyshambles single supporting their new album, Shotter's Nation, out on October 1st!!! You can get the single on two CDs and a 7"!!!

Delivery

buy Delivery Singles here


Kevin Drew: Spirit If...
A surprisingly great solo debut by one of the founding members of Broken Social Scene. It features many BSS motifs such as uneven and unorderly dynamics, melodic and unwinding timbre, and the big and triumphant sound.

Farewell To The Pressure Kids [wicked-cool song]
Back Out On The... [wicked-cool song]

buy Spirit If... here


Basia Bulat: Oh, My Darling
Oh, My Darling is a collection of some very gorgeous tunes and it is an ideal companion for those peaceful autumn walks.

Little One [wicked-cool song]
(see my review for Oh, My Darling a few posts ago for more songs)

buy Oh, My Darling here


Example: What We Made

Milk Your Goat
Popcorn & Fisticuffs [wicked-cool song]

buy What We Made here


Dropkick Murphys: The Meanest Of Times
Be sure to add this celebratory fast tempo and raw vocals album to your Celtic punk collection!

Tomorrow's Industry [wicked-cool song]
(F)lannigan's Ball [wicked-cool song]

buy The Meanest Of Times here


Akron/Family: Love Is Simple
Love Is Simple is wonderfully jam-packed with chants, weird noises, as well as witty and unusual interlopes to create an utterly strange atmosphere from start to finish.

Ed is a Portal [wicked-cool song]
Of All the Things [wicked-cool song]

buy Love Is Simple here


Motion City Soundtrack: Even If It Kills Me

Last Night
Point Of Extinction

buy Even If It Kills Me here


Les Savy Fav: Let's Stay Friends
This is one fine indie rock/post-punk record! ...and I absolutely LOVE the album cover!!!

The Equestrian
Brace Yourself [wicked-cool song]

buy Let's Stay Friends here

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the devil wanders into my soul

One thought that keeps recurring in my head while listening to White Chalk is: “what the hell... this is PJ Harvey??” Certainly, I think most PJ fans would agree with me when I say that White Chalk sounds pretty different compared to her other releases. It seems like PJ Harvey has taken a brand new direction on this new record: musically, the angry rock guitar melodies are replaced by haunting piano notes whereas vocally, her commanding deep voice is replaced by mesmerizing soft tones as well as unusual high pitches. Personally, I am quite in favour of this new path as PJ’s freshly adopted style displays her vulnerabilities in dark fashion; thus, adding extra doses of heartbreaking elements to her songs. Without a doubt, many old PJ Harvey fans will miss her classic style, but that’s what the other seven albums are for; I am glad that she experimented with this dramatic change on White Chalk as the end result is nothing short of stunning.

The Devil [wicked-cool song]
When Under Ether [wicked-cool song]
To Talk To You [wicked-cool song]
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White Chalk comes out on September 24th in the UK, you can pre-order it here

uh huh her

PJ Harvey’s The Peel Sessions (1991-2004) is out now. Fans of hers will definitely enjoy this "best of/live" release... her voice is exceptional strong here!

Oh My Lover
Water
Wang Dang Doodle [wicked-cool song]
Losing Ground
Snake [wicked-cool song]
You Come Through
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by The Peel Sessions (1991-2004) here.