First Listen: New Releases for March 25
A strange week overall. BEGINNERS - BEGINNERS : I went into this release assuming another electro-pop female-fronted EP, and it ended up actually being a pretty decent indie pop record. I can't say there's much that stands out on a whole, but as a cohesive piece, the five songs here are a great start, and I'll be looking forward to what comes next. The Belle Brigade - Just Because : I tripped up on The Belle Brigade's first album a few years back and generally liked it. It's pretty much adult alternative with a bit of a rootsy feel underneath, and their sophomore effort, Just Because , is more of the same. I won't say it all works, as it does feel a little overlong, but it does sound as if they have dodged that sophomore slump a bit. Definitely worth a listen. The Dandy Warhols - Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia Live at the Wonder : The Dandy Warhols are probably a top five band all time for me, and Thirteen Tales easily a top ten all time album. I...