Arquivo da Categoria: 2008

the explorers club “freedom wind” 2008

Publicado em Janeiro 11, 2013 por capasdeculto

To say that the Explorers Club are trying to channel the mid-’60s Beach Boys on Freedom Wind isn’t meant as complaint or praise or any other subjective judgment. It’s objective. They are trying to channel the Beach Boys, utterly, totally, … Continuar a ler →

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portishead "third" 2008

Publicado em Agosto 23, 2012 por capasdeculto

No, “Third” is not a dance album, it’s not another “Dummy,” nor it is all “happy”–it’s the avante-garde masterpiece of the 2000’s. On “Third” Portishead is solid proof that the band is less about producing music and more about creating … Continuar a ler →

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erykah badu "new amerykah part one (4th world war)" 2008

Publicado em Agosto 22, 2012 por capasdeculto

Her new 11 track CD is even more off kilter and uncommercial. It can best be described as a futuristic fusion of funk and jazz beamed from Mars, and I’m sure her record label Motown must have done the same … Continuar a ler →

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the walkmen "you & me" 2008

Publicado em Agosto 21, 2012 por capasdeculto

“It’s going to be a good year,” so says lead singer, Hamilton Leithauser, and is in essence an exclamation from The Walkmen on “In The New Year” from their latest release. “You & Me,” their stellar fourth effort is the … Continuar a ler →

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atlas sound "let the blind lead those who can see but cannot feel" 2008

Publicado em Agosto 20, 2012 por capasdeculto

This is some of the most sparse and lush music that I have perhaps ever heard. There are some booty shakin’ IDM beats and some shoegazerish guitars. There are some groovy bass lines and then some atmospheric bliss. Atlas Sound … Continuar a ler →

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beach house "devotion" 2008

Publicado em Agosto 19, 2012 por capasdeculto

Hailing from Baltimore, Beach House’s second album “Devotion” is more like sleeping in a haunted, jewelled music box — all ghostly singing, lushly sparkling pop instrumentation and sensually dreamy melodies. rapidshare

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julie ocean "long gone and nearly there" 2008

Publicado em Abril 7, 2012 por capasdeculto

D.C.’s Julie Ocean, fortunately, does not fall into that last category. They follow the same tried-and-true equation, but drop some unexpected elements– Shakespeare quotes, French movie references– into their songs, which they play loud and fast, turning the requisite power-pop … Continuar a ler →

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