First Listen: New Releases for 2 November
We might be officially slowing down toward the end of the year. The highlights become more scarce, the rest more pronounced... Album of the Week : Artist : audiobooks Album : Now! (In a Minute) Quick Description : Indie electro-punk with a ton of attitude. Why You Should Listen : Feels like early Sleigh Bells put through a synth or eight. Overall Thoughts : My favorite of the week. I tripped up on this album thanks to “Dance Your Life Away,” which was a manic and insane listen that had an urgency unlike anything else. This album is basically electro-something, and more accessible fare like “Hot Salt” and “Friends in the Bubble Bath” balance out the more experimental pieces like “Call of Duty Free.” On a whole, this is just weird and wonderful and one I hope to blast in the car sooner rather than later. Recommendation : A must-listen this week. Artist : Matt Pond PA Album : Free Fall Quick Description : A collaborative effort from a blog favorite. Why You Should List...