New Releases 2007

Spring 28th 2007____by TOX
Many great new sounds are being introduced all the time. THIS month is no exception. Some of these will be quick off the cuff impressions to give you an idea of what’s interesting. I will go back at times to exand on reviews or revise as I get more introduced to the new material.

Aqualung -
Memory Man

(2007)(Alternative) This guy is taking America and probably the European community by storm. This band is English and shares similarities to the best of them i.e. Cold play, Radiohead, etc. Very polished release with larger than life sound and production quality that reflects the 3 years of production. The core of this band is one guy Matt Hales although he gives credit to many people that helped, This is truely a great sounding album regardless of its mainstream appeal. I really love the sparse use of violin, piano and others that are just given the right amount of presents at the right times to make this album beautiful and lush with vitality. If you havent heard of this band yet. you will soon.
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Modest Mouse -
We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank
(2007)(Alternative) They arent one of my favorite bands. They are interesting enough with their "Talking Heads" style but I prefer the older stuff that sounded more like "Pavement". Springbe I will like this more down the road. Wishie for now.
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