First Listen: New Releases for July 1
A slow week with the American 4th of July holiday: Album of the Week : Artist : Bat for Lashes Album : The Bride Quick Description : Newest album from the indie songwriter, more conceptual than her past work. Why You Should Listen : Bat for Lashes is always interesting even if she doesn't absolutely hit it right. Overall Thoughts : A concept album revolving around love and marriage (I suppose), this album is ultimately great not so much because of the nature of the music on its own, but on the quality of the execution. You get the tone almost immediately on the first track, and then you get the full flow of the thing as "In God's House" hits. This is absolutely an album I need to spend more time with, but it's still a strong highlight nonetheless. Recommendation : The only true must-listen this week. Artist : Sara Watkins Album : Love in All the Wrong Ways Quick Description : Latest solo album from the Nickel Creek violinist/vocalist. Why You Shou...