I told you things would heat up quickly this year. This week there are 3 cds that have a wonderful chance at being in a lot of top ten lists for 2009. Yes I am serious.
Andrew Bird - Noble Beast
Even if you don't like whistling or the violin this cd is just too beautiful. He is also releasing this a double disc with the second cd being all instrumental. He is calling the second cd Useless Creatures. Glorious.
AC Newman - Get Guilty
If there were any justice at all in the world Mr Newman would be beyond famous. He is our McCartney. Treat yourself to his back catalog and his bands too. Especially The New Pornographers.
Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
I will be the first to say I never really "got" them. I guess I'm just to mainstream but this cd is approachable. I think I may need another listen or two. Critical darlings yes. More welcoming tunes sure but not quite the jump TV on the Radio made last year. Maybe next time but of course like I said I need another listen or two.
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Put this group in the same category, for me at least, as Animal Collective. Antony and the Johnsons. I never "got" this either but it might make you happy. Worth checking out. I have a feeling this will be in quite a few top tens at the end of the year but not my list. Bon Iver has new tunes too. Good just not strong. We can also include in that category the North Mississippi All Stars. They will get the party started if you include them on a party CD. Matt and Kim are almost gold but not quite. Also fun when thrown on that party CD. The 1900s clean house and for a "hold me over" it is quite beautiful. Reel Big Fish have a fun covers cd out. Just get the few songs that make you smile.
Enjoy it all
More later
Bro
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