First Listen: New Releases for May 26
A slow week with the Memorial Day holiday. Artist : Swet Shop Boys Album : Sufi La Quick Description : EP from the former Das Racist folks. Why You Should Listen : A significant improvement from their debut. Overall Thoughts : Given that everyone liked Das Racist, the spinoff of their dissolution was a welcome event. But the first Swet Shop Boys album, for me at least, lacked the necessary staying power to really hold up over numerous listens. We get a quick EP from them this week, and I think this is the release we were hoping for – it has some great beats, some fun lyrics, and felt like the total package. I don’t know whether this is a preamble to new music or castoffs from the last album, but this has me exctited for the group all over again. Recommendation : Worth your time this week. Artist : Justin Townes Earle Album : Kids in the Street Quick Description : Latest from the independent country troubadour. Why You Should Listen : JTE typically has well-crafted song...