The new darlings of indie-folk-rock, Fleet Foxes are well worth the hype. I saw them live last week and it was absolutely incredible. These remarkable vocal harmonies back with clouds of organs, tom-toms, bells and assorted stringed instruments creating rich, swirling heartwarming melodies. It’s hard to believe that this mature, pastoral album is a debut. Simply beautiful - looks like a very strong contender for my album of the year.
The Notwist - The Devil, You & Me / Neon Golden
Every now and than an album comes up that reminds me that tracking all the great music today is a full-time job. How did The Notwist get off my radar is God’s little secret. I got the new album - You, Me and the Devil from Niv , really liked the sound so checked their records (accidental pun) and discovered their 2002 masterpiece Neon Golden.
Beautiful, contemplative art-rock (IDM? glitch-pop?) Neon Golden is one of the most exquisite electronic albums I’ve ever listened to. And the new one, although not as great is well worth a listen. It grows on you like a velvety sonic coat. Interesting and peculiar at first, it’s secrets unlock slowly to reveal a mesmerising album.
Another gem that got off my radar and thanks to Dave I now indulge my ears with this weird and wonderful French delight. Apparently Le Fil was the darling of music buffs back in 2005 for it’s multi-tracked, playfully, cleverly sounds of Camille’s voice. I don’t understand 90% of the lyrics (most of it is in French, but every now and then an English phrase slips in) sometimes she sings, sometimes she talks, argues with herself, mumbles, thinks aloud - so unusual, so unique, so lovely. Nearly all the sounds were generated through the looping and manipulation of her voice. I just purchased her recently released new album, sang mostly in English this time and after one quick listen I have the feeling it’s going to be just as good.
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Were you at the Elbow meltdown thing too? I thought it was a truly amazing gig. And with you on Fleet Foxes - it’s been on repeat on my ipod for the last week
Posted 23 Jun 2008 at 3:33 pm ¶Hey Neil
Nop - saw them at ULU the week before. I’ve heard the elbow support was better than the main act!
A.
Posted 23 Jun 2008 at 4:19 pm ¶Hey Asi-wondering if the title of the Fleet Foxes song is Ragged Wood or Tiger Mountain Peasant Song. When I searched on YouTube, it was the latter….
Posted 24 Jun 2008 at 7:45 am ¶it’s actually self titled as Fleet Foxes
cheers
A.
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