First Listen, Part Two: More New Releases for 13 April
And the rest! Artist : Bryde Album : Like an Island Quick Description : First proper album from half of Paper Airplanes. Why You Should Listen : It's tricky indie rock with a folk bent. Overall Thoughts : Nearly my album of the week, this is sneaky great. Bryde takes the quiet->loud dynamic and sits directly on the edges of both, providing a surprising style that feels unpredictable even as you hear certain songs multiple times. The entire approach here is familiar, yet has a unique enough spin that you won’t feel bored. Recommendation : Really worth giving a shot. Artist : Mr. Fingers Album : Cerebral Hemispheres Quick Description : The return of a house legend. Why You Should Listen : It's like a time capsule of 1980s dance. Overall Thoughts : It’s been 20-odd years since this important house music artist put anything new together, and this album feels like a dose of retro dance music from start to finish. The problem with it is the overall lack of evol...