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Artist : Fujiya and Miyagi Album : Slight Variations Quick Thoughts : I can't quite remember how I discovered Fujiya and Miyagi, but I've been a fan since "Collarbone" and haven't looked back. Some efforts have been better than others, but I have to say that Slight Variations feels like a return to form for an act that never really lost it, but never quite reached their heights again. I really loved this listen, both as a fan and otherwise, check this one out. Songs of Note : "New Body Language," "Feeling the Effects (Of Saturday Night)" Artist : Titus Andronicus Album : The Will to Live Quick Thoughts : I have struggled with Titus Andronicus over the years, as they're a band I want to like a lot more than I do. But The Will to Live ? Exactly what I've wanted to hear from this band for however long I've been aware of them. Really grungy, dirty indie rock with just the right balance throughout? Sign me up. Songs of Note...

Artist : Kings of Convenience Album : Peace or Love Quick Thoughts : Kings of Convenience doesn't release music very often, but when they do? Yowza. It's been twelve years since Declaration of Dependence , and the duo is as dependable as ever. This album is pretty great from top to bottom, and it feels like they haven't missed a step in the last decade. A welcome return. Songs of Note : "Rocky Trail," "Catholic Country," "Washing Machine" Artist : The Catenary Wires Album : Birling Gap Quick Thoughts : Amelia Fletcher, when not a member of Parliament (yes really), is an indie twee legend of sorts, with The Catenary Wires being her latest project. This new album is just expert indie pop from beginning to end, and as someone who enjoyed plenty of Tender Trap, Heavenly, and so on, this was just a lovely listen across the board. Songs of Note : "Face on the Rail Line," "Always On My Mind," "Mirrorball" Ar...