Following the hige success of Crosby Stills Nash & Young’s Deja Vu, every. Single. Member of CSNY put out a solo record, and every one of them was well received.
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Month: May 2014
Record #258: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins – Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)
Once upon a time, I was really into the whole alt-country/indie folk thing (I blame Bright Eyes’ I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning and Cassadega). But luckily, that window coincided with Jenny Lewis’ best entry into that scene.
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Record #257: Future Islands – Singles (2014)
Like most people, my first experience with Future Islands was their stellar appearance on Letterman. And friend, you HAVE to watch that video. It is truly one of the most arresting performances of the last ten years.
But if you think Future Islands is just a band with great single and some killer dance moves (seriously, watch that video), you’re only hurting yourself. Continue reading
Record #256: The Gloria Record: Start Here (2002)
Chris Simpson, mastermind of The Gloria Record, started out as the lead singer of everyone’s favorite Sunny Day Real Estate tribute band (fight me). When Mineral broke up, he grabbed a couple guys and started making the same sort of slow, cascading guitar music. Continue reading