Monday, September 16, 2024

Sunday, September 15, 2024

The Dears - We Can Have It

Seeing one of your desert island albums performed in its entirety is a dream come true. I already did that this year with The Magnetic Fields "69 Love Songs" 25th Anniversary.
Tonight, I will see another of my desert island albums performed as The Dears celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2003 masterpierce "No Cities Left"! When this album was released, I was in one of the darker stages of my life. What I wrote about the album back in in 2007 still rings true today:
"Back in a time when I was losing all my faith in life and love, The Dears released this work of art. Right from the opening track, Murray's lyrics gave me someone to relate to on a level that I desperately needed. "No Cities Left" was released the same year as Ooberman's "Hey Petrunko!". Both albums tackle issues of love/loss/loneliness/finding one's self/etc., but they both come at it from different angles. Ooberman chose the more magical, other-worldly approach, whereas The Dears keep it more down to earth. Both are extremely successful and they stood far above any other releases in 2003.
This album helped me remember what I once felt so strongly about and how much I needed to strive for that again.
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Tears may flow when the opening moments of this song start. I am so happy I get to experience this!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024

Red Sleeping Beauty - I'm Here Tonight

Red Sleeping Beauty granted me the birthday gift of this gem for their September song of the month! One of my favorites thus far! That chorus is perfect!

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Thus Love - On the Floor

New music from Thus Love. Their new album "All Pleasure" will be out November 1st via Captured Tracks!

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

OKAYALEX - Door

Here's a cool new track from OKAYALEX! They have a new EP called "Escape" out this week!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Allie X - Galina (feat. Empress Of)

Allie X's latest album "Girl With No Face" is one of the year's best! Here's her latest video, featuring the awesome Empress Of!